Microsoft has released its official Windows 8.1 August update as part of a new monthly release. Currently the update is only available for the manual download not via Windows Update. Those who do not want to wait till the update to come up with in-built windows update, they can install the update manually from here for 32 bit and 64 bit.
The August Update of Windows 8.1 is considered to be the recommended update not an important update and have to be installed manually.The new update brings some bug fixes and security updates.
The following additions will be there with windows 8.1 august update:
- Precision Touchpad Improvements- three new end-user settings have been added:leave touch pad on when a mouse is connected; allow right-clicks on the touchpad; double-tap and drag
- Miracast Receive- exposes a set of Wi-Fi direct APIs for independent hardware vendor (IHV) drivers or OEM drivers to develop Windows 32 bit applications that run on all supported x86-based or x64-based versions of Windows 8.1, enabling the computer as a Miracast receiver.
- Minimizing Log-In Prompts for SharePoint Online- reduces the number of prompts with federated use in accessing SharePoint Online sites.If you select the "keep me signed in" check box when you log on for the first time, you will not see prompts for successive access to that SharePoint Online site.

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