Apple releases OS X 10.11.1 with new emoji, Office 2016 improvements and more

By Jared DiPane
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Apple has released OS X 10.11.1, bringing along with it a number of fixes and improvements. The update, which is available now through the Mac App Store, brings new emoji, improvements for Microsoft Office 2016 compatibility and much more. A full list of the changes in OS X 10.11.1 include:

  • Improves installer reliability when upgrading to OS X El Capitan
  • Improves compatibility with Microsoft Office 2016
  • Fixes an issue where outgoing server information may be missing from Mail
  • Resolves an issue that prevented display of messages and mailboxes in Mail
  • Resolves an issue that prevents certain Audio Unit plug-ins from functioning properly
  • Improves VoiceOver reliability
  • Adds over 150 new emoji characters with full Unicode 7.0 and 8.0 support

It may take a little before you see the update show for you in the Mac App Store, but keep an eye out. If you happen to notice any other improvements or issues with this build, let us know in the comments below.

Jared DiPane
Jared DiPane

Jared started off writing about mobile phones back when BlackBerry ruled the market, and Windows Mobile was kinda cool. Now, with a family, mortgage and other responsibilities he has no choice but to look for the best deals, and he's here to share them with you.

8 Comments
  • Hah. And everybody was blaming Microsoft for all their Office 2016 woes.
  • We still do. They and Windows 8 are what caused me to change platforms to Mac. And I couldn't be happier! Sent from the iMore App
  • Boy I hope this fixes the tremendous typing lag I've had in these programs...
  • I get update cannot be verified when I try installing 10.11.1.
  • Since running the el cap 10.1 beta 1 I have not received any new builds. Not the official one is out I still don't see an update. Any fixes or should I just install a clean version of el cap? Sent from the iMore App
  • Can anyone confirm whether these "improvements" have actually fixed the office 2016 problems? I'm dying to upgrade to El Capitan, but have been holding off until this bug is fixed.
  • Yes I need to know the same. Can't find anything confirming it. I've held off on upgrading. Office for work, so I can have crashing. Sent from the iMore App
  • Before this Mac n iphone face severe cases connectivity probs , air drop was not working.
    Now thanx God it has been fixed. Sent from the iMore App