Apple has just launched the first update for their new OS X Lion. The update is available for download via Apple or via software update, the files being only 17.4 MB in size. This update deals with problems related to the Wi-Fi and as Apple claims the ability to connect to Wi-fi networks is greatly improved with this update.

The Lion 10.7.1 update:

• Addresses an issue that may cause the system to become unresponsive when playing a video in Safari.
• Resolves an issue that may cause system audio to stop working when using HDMI or optical audio out.
• Improves the reliability of Wi-Fi connections.
• Resolves an issue that prevents transfer of your data, settings, and compatible applications to a new Mac running OS X Lion.
• Resolve an issue in which an admin user account could be missing after upgrading to OS X Lion.

Besides the features above , 9to5Mac also mentioned some more fixes specific to the new MacBook Air and Mac Mini. The update will:

• Address an issue that may cause the system to become unresponsive when playing a video in Safari
• Resolve an issue that may cause system audio to stop working when using HDMI or optical audio out
• Improve the reliability of Wi-Fi connections
• Resolve an issue that prevents transfer of your data, settings, and compatible applications to a new Mac running OS X Lion
• Resolve an issue where MacBook Air may boot up when MagSafe Adapter is attached
• Resolve an issue causing intermittent display flickering on MacBook Air
• Resolve an issue that causes the SD card slot in Mac mini to run at reduced speed with SD and SDHC media

The only thing left for you to do, is to update your Mac OS and see if this update will improve your system for your needs.

[via Appletell]