Apple Releases iOS 8.3 With Emoji Updates, Wireless CarPlay, Space Bar UI Fix

[e93to]

I got a new iPhone 5S today, which was replaced under warranty. It came with 8.1.3. Should I update to 8.3 first, and then restore from back-up? Or should I restore from back-up first, and then update to 8.3?

 

[ghostface147]

I got a new iPhone 5S today, which was replaced under warranty. It came with 8.1.3. Should I update to 8.3 first, and then restore from back-up? Or should I restore from back-up first, and then update to 8.3?

You can update and then restore.

 

[WilliamG]

What device you using? I've been using my 6+ for a while now with the update and the tab reloading is not as bad as it was before. I don't use heavy sites.. just a few forums and Facebook.

6 Plus.

 

[BeyondtheTech]

what do these do please?

Apple posts more information on carrier settings updates here: http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201270. As the page explains, the updates may affect network, calling, cellular data, messaging, personal hotspot, and voicemail settings.

Apple also explains is that some carrier settings updates aren't optional. When a settings update is compulsory, you will only see a message indicating that the update has been downloaded: you then tap 'Ok,' rather than choosing whether to update or not.

 

[FieldingMellish]

I'm looking for a slider that enlarges emoji's lips.

 

[Bassman1]

Are there any problems with Wi-Fi or cellular data with this update especially for the iPhone 4s?

 

[Locoboof]

I was prompted on AT&T as well.

Total guess..... Maybe it has something to do with how the phone communicates to apple watch? Maybe helping in some sort of way? Transferring info to the watch? I know it uses bluetooth,but who knows. Again,I know nothing.... Just a shot in the dark

 

[jamesgunaca]

Still 9 apps per page in a folder.

So. much. wasted. space.

Swipe... swipe... swipe...

Agreed (for iPad at least). They should do what they do on OS X for folders. The preview can show 9 icons but when you open it in iPad it should expand to include more (and same for iPhone 6 Plus when in landscape).

Maybe iOS 9.

 

[bnw99]

Apple posts more information on carrier settings updates here: http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201270. As the page explains, the updates may affect network, calling, cellular data, messaging, personal hotspot, and voicemail settings.

Apple also explains is that some carrier settings updates aren't optional. When a settings update is compulsory, you will only see a message indicating that the update has been downloaded: you then tap 'Ok,' rather than choosing whether to update or not.

hmm ok thanks!

 

[adam9c1]

Here's to hoping there are tons of jb exploits!

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I suggest using itunes

Delete the Beta profile,
Then check for updates, download OTA.

 

[Tumbleweed666]

Hope the "empty spotlight search results" bug is fixed...but I'm not hopeful. Seems that not many people have that one, so not very high on the priority list.

I'm one of them. 6+. Here's hoping.

 

[shandyman]

is the rumoured spock emoji present? Or will that come in a future update?

#

 

[TC03]

This update totally fixed my iPad 3. Everything is much more responsive. Especially Safari is a lot snappier. Not kidding, it's true.

 

[mgipe]

So, in Xcode 6.4, will we be able to use the different skin tone Emojis in variable names in Swift?

Interesting idea! Since these should be part of Unicode, you should be able to do this.

 

[JPark]

This update totally fixed my iPad 3. Everything is much more responsive. Especially Safari is a lot snappier. Not kidding, it's true.

Happy to hear it. I just upgraded to iOS 8 on mine a week ago and was dismayed at how unresponsive everything was. I was even looking to Craigslist mine. Maybe 8.3 will give it a new lease on life.

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All those redheads complaining about the lack of an emoji that looks like them need to get their hair dyed.

 

[ctdonath]

Xcode 6.3 final should drop later in the day too.

And I need it now!!! Xcode 6.2 won't talk to iOS 8.3. Blargh.

 

[critter13]

work?

wifi calling is now enabled for sprint

have you been able to test it? is there anyway to know when it is using wifi vs cell?

 

[oliversl]

You lost me on that landscape keyboard

 

[ChazSch]

Apple posts more information on carrier settings updates here: http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201270. As the page explains, the updates may affect network, calling, cellular data, messaging, personal hotspot, and voicemail settings.

Apple also explains is that some carrier settings updates aren't optional. When a settings update is compulsory, you will only see a message indicating that the update has been downloaded: you then tap 'Ok,' rather than choosing whether to update or not.

usually i do get the carrier update (AT&T)...this time I didn't..

how do we check?


oh wait, went to general and waited...boom, it popped up

 

[mjohnson1212]

And I need it now!!! Xcode 6.2 won't talk to iOS 8.3. Blargh.

Xcode 6.3 is finally showing for me in the mac app store.

 

[dannyTO]

10 Hours to download iOS 8.3.... u wot m8

 

[4a6d65]

Me (and a few others) are having issues with iCloud Photo Library. It was bad when it was in beta, but it's like Apple didn't do anything but remove the beta label.

 

[drewc1138]

One of smaller but most notable UI changes includes an update to the space bar, which has been elongated to prevent users from hitting the period key in Safari when attempting to make a space.

Oh thank GOD. I'm more excited about this than anything else.

 

[dylman]

Not sure if this has already been mentioned, but 8.3 has enabled Wifi calling on British EE contract customers with iPhone 6s. Finally!

 

[Hustler1337]

Anyone else getting slow download times for the OTA update?

Mine's saying 57 minutes