Update Mac Os X's php version to php 7.1 using homebrew. Includes curl and mcrypt
# 1. Install brew --> http://brew.sh/
# 2. run the following commands in your Terminal
brew tap homebrew/dupes
brew tap homebrew/versions
brew tap homebrew/homebrew-php
brew install --with-openssl curl
brew install --with-homebrew-curl --with-apache php71
brew install php71-mcrypt php71-imagick
# 3. Follow these instructions to make Apache and php-cli use the newer php executable and make the change persist after reboot.
brew info php71
# restart apache
sudo apachectl restart
# apply PATH changes without relogging
source ~/.profile