Apple has officially announced its next iOS 8.1 release date. This is another big day for all iPhone, iPod touch and iPad users who have updated to firmware v.8 and can soon install the newer operating system version. iOS 8.1 download links are to be available on Monday, October 20. This is the official launch date for the new firmware update. As the iPhone maker notes, the upgrade will be available for direct download to all supported iDevices. The information comes from a trusted source. It was announced by Craig Frederighi [Apple]. iOS 8.1 launch is long awaited because this operating system will come with the new Apple Pay feature that is supposed to make purchases through apps and retail stores a one-second move. It will work on Touch ID supported devices only. Besides, the operating system will offer iCloud Photo Library which will be offered in beta version. Apple should also introduce Messages Continuity support. You’ll be able to download iOS 8.1 through direct links if you have iPod touch 5G, iPhone starting with the 4S model and up to 6 Plus and iPad 2 and up, including the mini and Air models. Devs have already tested the upcoming firmware version 8.1. This release will kill some iOS 8 bootloops but it should also bring fixes to previous bugs and problems experienced by iOS 8 users.