Apple Seeds Seventh Betas of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available]

[Chris The Bipolarbear]

Build 18E5198a

Definitely not RC

 

[iamgalt]

Okay folks, what do we want? Another beta followed by a stable release, or a quicker release followed by a tsunami of complaints on this forum WhY ApPlE dInD'T tEsT tHiS fUrtHeR bEfoRe RelEaSinG iT

It doesn't matter when it gets released, there's going to be a tsunami of complaints asking why Apple didn't test it further. So if it's gonna happen anyway, might as well release it sooner, to at least shut up some of the people.

Honestly, I don't care one way or the other when it gets released.

 

[tekchic]

Have we ever had SEVEN betas before a dot release? Feels like we've been waiting on 14.5 for ages now.

 

[jonnyb098]

They should have released the watch unlock feature separately.

Yes. I’m getting real tired of having to wait for major releases to get certain features and bug fixes. Mask unlock should’ve been a day one priority for iOS 14 launch in sept. And FFS just release app updates in the App Store.

 

[Chris The Bipolarbear]

Slightly off top but TVOS beta 7 is Out as well

 

[chrisdazzo]

No new XCode, odd.

 

[srbNYC]

Have we ever had SEVEN betas before a dot release?

Interesting question. Does anyone know the history of beta quantities?

 

[Spooner83]

There sure is a lot of betas for this iOS. 14.5 beta 27 will be out before we get a public version lol

 

[Jimmy James]

I’m upgrading from 13 specifically for the privacy features. Can you still revert back to the traditional app grid UI?

 

[rbgaynor]

It doesn't matter when it gets released, there's going to be a tsunami of complaints asking why Apple didn't test it further. So if it's gonna happen anyway, might as well release it sooner, to at least shut up some of the people.

Honestly, I don't care one way or the other when it gets released.

If you're willing to put up with beta quality why don't you just opt in to the public betas?

 

[aesc80]

Is this a RC?

Nope ... they're buying developers time to upgrade to Big Sur so we can build for iOS 14.5 - joke's on them! We never upgrade*!

* not necessarily the truth

 

[jman240]

Ugh, just peel out the face mask unlock with watch feature and release that separately. Should've been out a year ago anyway.

 

[dblissmn]

Maybe Apple should just skip this year for major system updates on iOS and Mac and get caught up on bugs and inefficiencies in the systems.

 

[frumpywumpy]

Have we ever had SEVEN betas before a dot release? Feels like we've been waiting on 14.5 for ages now.

Here's my go-to for answering this kind of question https://www.thinkybits.com/blog/iOS-versions/

 

[frumpywumpy]

Interesting question. Does anyone know the history of beta quantities?

iOS Version History Chart

iOS version history chart

www.thinkybits.com

 

[Apple_Robert]

Have we ever had SEVEN betas before a dot release? Feels like we've been waiting on 14.5 for ages now.

Yes, we have.

 

[SactoGuy18]

Why so many beta drops? My guess: iOS 14.5/iPad OS 14.5 includes support for several unreleased products, including the new iPad Pro models and AirTags. I am beginning to wonder if Apple will just release the new iPad Pros and AirTags with press releases only after taking the Apple Store down early on April 13, 2021 US time.

 

[frumpywumpy]

I’m upgrading from 13 specifically for the privacy features. Can you still revert back to the traditional app grid UI?

I'm not familiar with the phrase "app grid UI" ... do you mean, not using the "App Library" and/or "Widgets"? then the answer is "yes", you can choose to not use that feature and the app layout will be essentially unchanged

 

[ScoobyDoo178]

How is the battery life? Is Safari snappier? LOL

Safari is about the same, but I have gained about 6 hours longer battery life on this new beta! lol

 

[McKodiak]

This release will get much more attention than any other dot release. They don't want any issues.

 

[Canyda]

We will be on COVID-22 variant by the time it is released.

Eminently possible at this point.

 

[0924487]

COVID-22 will be mainly spread on surfaces. Gloves will be the new masks and everyone will be begging Apple to bring FaceID back.

Damn that’s f’ed up.

Maybe COVID-23 will transmit by radiation and light.

 

[Coolio1234]

RC and new iPads next week.. cheyah

 

[alexandr]

They should have released the watch unlock feature separately.

i know, that's they only thing that makes this update so damn wanted

 

[BWhaler]

Can’t wait.

(But please, keep hammering out bugs until the product announcement. “It just works” is a million times more important than features.)