iOS 12.1, tvOS 12.1, watchOS 5.1, macOS 10.14.1, and HomePod 12.1 updates now available

As expected, Apple is now rolling out iOS 12.1, watchOS 5.1, tvOS 12.1 and macOS 10.14.1 to the public. Today’s updates bring a slew of new features such as Group FaceTime, dual SIM support for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR, and new emojis.

Unfortunately, according to the release notes for watchOS 5.1, the much-anticipated ECG app may not yet be available to users in the United States.

macOS will also be seeing an update today to support the new emojis and Group FaceTime. For tvOS, it’s unclear what is new in this update, however it’s available as an update. It’s likely a simple bug fix release.

HomePod is also seeing updates today with fairly vague release notes noting “general improvements for stability and quality.”

Here are the release notes for iOS 12.1:

iOS 12.1 introduces Group FaceTime, adds over 70 new emoji, and includes support for Dual SIM with eSIM for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. This update also includes bug fixes and improvements.

Group FaceTime

Adds support for video and audio calls with up to 32 participants simultaneously

Encrypted end-to-end so your conversations remain private

Start Group FaceTime right from a group Messages conversation, or join an active call at any time

Emoji

Over 70 new emoji, including new characters with red hair, gray hair and curly hair, new emoji for bald people, more emotive smiley faces and additional emoji representing animals, sports and food

Dual SIM support

Introduces Dual SIM with eSIM which allows two numbers in one device for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR

Other improvements and fixes

Introduces Depth Control in Camera preview for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR

Improves cellular connectivity for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR

Adds the ability to change or reset your child’s Screen Time passcode using Face ID or Touch ID

Fixes an issue where the sharpest reference frame was not always selected in front-facing photos for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR

Resolves an issue that caused messages to be merged into one thread when two users were signed in with the same Apple ID on multiple iPhones

Addresses an issue that prevented some voicemails from appearing in the Phone app

Resolves an issue in the Phone app that could cause phone numbers to appear without their corresponding contact name

Fixes an issue that could prevent Screen Time from reporting specific websites in the activity report

Addresses an issue that could prevent adding or removing family members from Family Sharing

Adds a performance management feature to prevent the device from unexpectedly shutting down, including the option to disable this feature if an unexpected shutdown occurs, for iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus

Adds the ability for Battery Health to inform users that it is unable to verify if a genuine Apple battery is in iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR

Improves reliability of VoiceOver in Camera, Siri, and Safari

Fixes an issue that could cause MDM Device Enrollment to report an Invalid Profile error for some enterprise users

And watchOS 5.1:

This update includes improvements and bug fixes:

Apple Watch Series 4 automatically contacts emergency services if you are immobile for about a minute after detecting a hard fall. The watch will now also play a message that informs the responder that Apple Watch has detected a fall and shares your location coordinates when possible.

Fixes an issue that could cause an incomplete installation of the Walkie-Talkie app for some users

Resolves an issue that prevented some users from being able to send or receive invitations on Walkie-Talkie

Addresses an issue where some previously earned Activity awards were not showing in the Awards tab of the Activity app for some users