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iOS 5 Beta 8 on Friday, GM on September 23rd, Carrier Approval by October 5th?

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BGR reports that it has received information from a "trusted source" outlining Apple's plans for finishing up work on iOS 5 and delivering it to the public. According to the report, Apple is planning to release the eighth beta version of iOS 5 to developers this Friday, September 16th. A golden master version is planned to follow about a week later "on or around" September 23rd.
After beta 8, Apple will introduce a Gold Master build on or around September 23rd as has been rumored. We believe that build is what will be loaded onto the already-assembled iPhone 5 hardware currently waiting for final software in China.
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Apple's iPhone carrier partners are said to then be scheduled to give final approval to iOS 5 by October 5th should no issues be found with the release. If any issues are found, Apple will likely have to quickly develop a minor software update to be released as a patch alongside the official iOS 5 and iPhone 5 release.

As we reported yesterday, Apple has been claimed to be preparing to send iOS 5 out to iPhone assemblers sometime between September 23rd and 30th, giving them time to load the operating system onto new iPhones for delivery in early-to-mid October.

Article Link: iOS 5 Beta 8 on Friday, GM on September 23rd, Carrier Approval by October 5th?
 
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soco

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I'll have my trigger finger ready at the Dev portal. :)

I'm really satisfied with the current beta, so I'm surprised to see another beta before GM.
 
iTim314

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Mr. Pink said:
I'll have my trigger finger ready at the Dev portal. :)

I'm really satisfied with the current beta, so I'm surprised to see another beta before GM.
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As am I. My only issue is S/MIME with IMAP in Mail. It always claims my certificate can not be found. My Exchange account works fine. This wasn't a problem in Beta 6.
 
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troop231

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Ugh, not another beta! That means the iPhone 5 event won't be next week now? :( Seems kind of odd to have the Beta 8 out for only one week before the supposed date of the GM seed.
 
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Eddyisgreat

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Anyway, can't wait for iOS 5 to be handed out to the masses.
 
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newagemac

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I thought that many apps were not working with iOS5? I still haven't seen updates to these saying the update is to fix compatibility with iOS5 and I don't think Apple is even approving iOS5 app submissions.

Am I missing something? Is this how it has worked in the past?
 
Caliber26

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The fact that no event invites have been sent out to the media as of yet, makes this whole thing seem so distant, despite all the rumored dates of iOS/iPhone releases.
 
SwiftLives

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troop231 said:
Ugh, not another beta! That means the iPhone 5 event won't be next week now? :(
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Apple usually sends out a media invite 1 week before an event.

Seeing as no one claims to have received any invites from Apple so far this week...

Personally, I think the smart money is on an event being held the last week in September, with iOS5 being released the same week as the new phones.
 
RafaelT

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newagemac said:
I thought that many apps were not working with iOS5? I still haven't seen updates to these saying the update is to fix compatibility with iOS5 and I don't think Apple is even approving iOS5 app submissions.

Am I missing something? Is this how it has worked in the past?
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There is nothing stopping developers from releasing an update the fixes the compatibility issue right now.
 
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chrisfromalbany

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I'm been waiting for this upgrade as much as I am waiting for the iPhone 5:). I remember upgrading my 3GS w/iOS 4 and it making a world of difference. Can you say messaging?? So in a way this is good news.

I still like to hear when the conference announcement for iphone 5 is..:D
 
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Great news, iOS 5 is set.

Now, as long as the hardware doesn't disappoint, it will be a perfect upgrade.
Here's rooting for a bigger screen and rounded back, please no glass...
 
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I like how a to-do app is one of the big new features of iOS5 :rolleyes:

Sounds good, my iPhone needs sth fresh. Its getting boring. My ipad will stay on 4 tho unless there will be an jb ;)
 
azentropy

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newagemac said:
I thought that many apps were not working with iOS5? I still haven't seen updates to these saying the update is to fix compatibility with iOS5 and I don't think Apple is even approving iOS5 app submissions.

Am I missing something? Is this how it has worked in the past?
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I don't believe they are taking submissions using the new Xcode yet, but developers can submit updates that fix iOS5 issues their apps have. I know that the last Atomic Browser update included some iOS5 related fixes.
 
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EmbraceTheOne

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Apple will probably have the Event last week in September. Then say the iPhone 5 will be available starting next week, and Pre-orders starting that day.
 
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