Apple Releases iOS 11.3 Update Solely for New iPad

[ACST]

under cook, software release cycles are a mess

 

[thadoggfather]

No it doesn't. It just means that the new iPad needed an update.

Ah I misread

Thought they rolled our 11.3 to all iPads not only the new one.

Never mind

I still think ios 11 is iPad catered:

https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-11/

A giant step for iPhone. A monumental one for iPad.

 

[attohs]

Call me crazy, but I think that iOS 11.3 will be released on Friday, with a website update that introduces AirPower, AirPods wireless case, and a gold iPhone X. The reason I say this is because there is code in the iOS 11.3 betas that suggest AirPower support coming with it, and why would there be support for it if you can't buy it?

Friday is a holiday. Good Friday.

 

[0924487]

They need to manage distribution server load. Otherwise, it gets expensive. That's why they stage the release.

 

[WannaGoMac]

Does 11.3 fix a lot of the weird, small, quirky bugs I encounter in iOS 11? (Frequently full restart usually sets things right a few days)

 

[TwoBytes]

Wtf has happened to Apple software updates? not the end of the world really messy..

Edit: what happened to their software QA too!?

 

[Kynmore]

Surely this is because the new iPad comes with 11.3 and therefore 11.3 is needed for anyone that needs a restore?

probably this.

 

[DanielDD]

Why?, think im going to ditch iOS

It's been 41 minutes and you're already ready to jump the ship. Can't wait to see your reaction when your shiny Android device does not get the new updates for 8 to 10 months.

 

[LON1ST]

They introduced it half a year ago and you still can’t buy it.

Call me crazy, but I think that iOS 11.3 will be released on Friday, with a website update that introduces AirPower, AirPods wireless case, and a gold iPhone X. The reason I say this is because there is code in the iOS 11.3 betas that suggest AirPower support coming with it, and why would there be support for it if you can't buy it?

 

[chucker23n1]

Call me crazy, but I think that iOS 11.3 will be released on Friday,

Maybe.

with a website update that introduces AirPower, AirPods wireless case, and a gold iPhone X. The reason I say this is because there is code in the iOS 11.3 betas that suggest AirPower support coming with it, and why would there be support for it if you can't buy it?

Because the software is ready, but the hardware is not? iOS also has code for AirPlay 2; doesn't mean you can actually use it.

 

[d5aqoëp]

I think everyone needs to calm down their t***. There is no need for overreaction.

Apple better release iOS 11.3 when it is ready.

 

[AbblePC]

under cooked, software release cycles are a mess

There I fixed that for you...

 

[paulold]

So... does this new iPad-only version of iOS 11.3 have AirPlay2?

 

[M-Life]

Friday is a holiday. Good Friday.

So Apple is okay releasing a new iPad on good Friday, but not a software update?

 

[LON1ST]

If no one would receive their new iPad until at least this Friday, then how do you know there is a firmware update for it?

 

[sledgehammer89]

WTF?

 

[Apple Knowledge Navigator]

Hardly rocket science. Why release the iPad without 11.3, only to have to download and update it a few days later?

 

[Babygotfont]

They introduced it half a year ago and you still can’t buy it.

its just electricity and magnets ... edison and the greeks could crank this one out in 3 months

 

[James randall]

It's been 41 minutes and you're already ready to jump the ship. Can't wait to see your reaction when your shiny Android device does not get the new updates for 8 to 10 months.

iOS 11 is a mess

 

[chrfr]

So... does this new iPad-only version of iOS 11.3 have AirPlay2?

No. Airplay 2 has been gone from the 11.3 betas for several revisions now.

 

[Knightcastle]

I am outraged?

Well I’m disappointed

Why?, think im going to ditch iOS

No words!

 

[moabal]

I am not seeing an OTA update on my iPad. Anyone have any luck?

 

[44267547]

Why?, think im going to ditch iOS

You’re not “Ditching” iOS, you’re ditching Apples iOS hardware altogether then.

 

[jarman92]

Judging by the forum responses for 11.3 beta 6, it’s not even close to ready for release

 

[AMTYVLE]

I am not seeing an OTA update on my iPad. Anyone have any luck?

Only for the NEW iPad which debuted yesterday.