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Apple may roll out iOS 8.1 sooner rather than later

Apple may roll out iOS 8.1 on October 20.

By Heather Records
Boxes containing the two new iPhone 6 models are seen at the Apple Store near Place de l'Opera following the release of the next generation devices today in Paris on September 19, 2014. The iPhone 6 and the larger iPhone 6 Plus feature improved camera autofocus, increased storage capacity, and NFC Apple Pay mobile wallet. UPI/David Silpa
Boxes containing the two new iPhone 6 models are seen at the Apple Store near Place de l'Opera following the release of the next generation devices today in Paris on September 19, 2014. The iPhone 6 and the larger iPhone 6 Plus feature improved camera autofocus, increased storage capacity, and NFC Apple Pay mobile wallet. UPI/David Silpa | License Photo

CUPERTINO, Calif., Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Apple users who are have complaints about iOS 8 deleting files in the iCloud or problems with Bluetooth may soon be getting some welcome news.

The company may push out iOS 8.1 on October 20.

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According to reports, in addition to fixing those issues, the latest iOS update will introduce Apple Pay.

iOS 8.1 is already being beta tested, and that usually signals wide release is coming soon.

Apple has also confirmed that Apple Pay will be released in October

Apple Pay is the company's contactless payment service.

The update is expected to bring several changes to iOS users, including the return of the Camera Roll in the Photos app and a new iBooks icon.

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