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Apple Seeds Sixth Beta of iOS 12 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available]
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Public beta running fine on 2017 iPad and mini 2 mainly using stock apps on these test machines. Still mightily impressed with the performance and stability of this beta round.
It’s been my daily driver on my SE since beta one (as I have an app I’m developing that needs constant testing).
It’s been surprisingly solid. Haven’t had a single respiring which is amazing considering previous beta’s stability.
fine on mine - I see no issues whatsoever with Instagram / iPhone X using any of the iOS12 Public Betas so far.
Apple today seeded the sixth beta of an upcoming iOS 12 update to developers for testing purposes, one week after seeding the fifth beta and over two months after introducing the new software at the Worldwide Developers Conference.
Registered developers can download the new iOS 12 beta from Apple's Developer Center or over-the-air after installing the proper certificate.
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iOS 12 introduces major updates to iOS, with Apple revamping the operating system from top to bottom to make iPhones and iPads, especially the older models, faster and more responsive.
On the iPhone X, there are new Animoji characters along with "Memoji," which are customizable, personalized, humanoid Animoji that can be used both in Messages and in FaceTime. Messages and FaceTime have also gained fun new camera effects, and Group FaceTime support allows for video chats with up to 32 people.
Siri is smarter in iOS 12 with a new Shortcuts feature that lets you create multi-step customized automations using first and third-party apps that can be activated with Siri voice commands. Shortcuts can be created through the Shortcuts app, available as a beta from Apple's Developer Center.
Apple built comprehensive time management and monitoring tools into iOS 12 with Screen Time, allowing you to keep track of how much time you're spending in apps on your iPhone and iPad. App limits can help you cut back on iOS device usage, and robust parental controls are included for families.
Updated Do Not Disturb options make activating Do Not Disturb more intuitive and simple, and a new Do Not Disturb at Bedtime feature cuts down on nighttime distractions and sleep interruptions.
Group Notifications make incoming notifications easier to view and manage, while a new Instant Tuning feature lets you tweak your notification settings right on the Lock screen on a notification-by-notification basis.
Apple News has a new Browse feature, the Stocks app has been redesigned and brought to the iPad, iBooks has been overhauled with a new look and a new name -- Apple Books -- and Voice Memos has been revamped with iCloud support and an iPad app.
ARKit 2.0 introduces new capabilities like shared experiences that let two people see the same AR environment on separate devices, and persistence, which allows AR experiences to be saved across multiple sessions. There's also a new Apple-built Measure app for measuring objects using AR capabilities.
iOS 12 includes a revamped and rebuilt Maps app that uses a new Apple-designed Maps engine that will display foliage, pools, buildings, pedestrian pathways, and other map elements more accurately. The new Maps also includes significant improvements to traffic, real-time road conditions, construction, and more, plus it will enable Apple to push out changes and fixes more quickly.
The updated Maps app is available in the Northern California area during beta testing. After iOS 12 launches, Apple will continue rolling out the new maps to additional U.S. locations across late 2018 and 2019.
Tons of other small tweaks and features have been added to iOS 12, so make sure to check out our dedicated roundup for additional detail on what's new in iOS 12.
Early betas of new operating system updates always introduce tweaked features and new functionality, and we'll be outlining what's new in the fourth beta below. We also rounded up all of the changes that were introduced in the previous betas, beta 2 and beta 3, beta 4, and beta 5.
iOS 12 is available for developers and public beta testers, with a public launch planned for the fall alongside new iPhones.
What's new in iOS 12 beta 6: According to Apple, today's beta introduces new bugs and issues while solving some previous problems.
[*]The third-generation Apple TV might not function as a HomeKit hub in beta 6, and the Apple TV 4K might not appear as a HomeKit hub unless setup was completed using an iOS device. This can be fixed by adding the Apple TV to the home via Settings > AirPlay > Room.
[*]Settings might unexpectedly quit when viewing or selecting a voice in the Speech Accessibility options.
[*]Settings might unexpectedly quit when attempting to open Siri & Search settings if FaceTime, Mail, Maps, or Voice Memos have been uninstalled. If this is happening, Apple suggests installing the missing apps.
[*]When using certain shortcuts, Siri might not automatically open the app and will instead display an Open button.
Multiple bugs from the prior beta have been fixed, including an issue with Bluetooth accessories not functioning correctly, a bug that could cause Apple Pay Cash to crash when used with Siri, a problem with Shortcuts not working, a bug that prevented Siri from opening apps by name in CarPlay, and more.
The Home app also introduces new solid-colored background options while removing previously available Home wallpapers.
Update: Apple has also made a new version of iOS 12 available for its public beta testing group.
Article Link: Apple Seeds Sixth Beta of iOS 12 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available]
Hope for Google Maps or Waze in CarPlay
The forbidden fruit hehe.
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Well, I have only seen "Unable to Check for Update" for the last 12 hours after a very buggy previous build that killed all my ability to download podcasts from Overcast, songs from Apple Music, or app updates. I suppose at this point it's a restore back to 11.4? This is the first time a public beta has left me with a bad apple...
/pun intended
/pun intended
You might want to avoid betas and stuck with releases stable versions...
Resolved the issue here for me as well, 256gb iPhone 8 here. Battery life seems marginally improved as well. Off charger with 100% battery since 12am this morning. its now 1:26pm est here and I'm at 64% using itunes, instagram and facebook browsing. Did have a weird issue this morning where the phone app would open but wouldn't do anything. Restarting the phone resolved that issue. Nothing further to report. I may at some point do a full ipsw restore with b6 as I like to start fresh midway thru the beta process.
still not part of Waze beta but soon. Won't be out for the masses until at least when 12 drops to the public
Has anyone else had any issues with iCalendar not sycning with your phone since using the beta? iCalendar now has a triangle with an exclamation point inside of it and the error reads "unable to refresh server." Just started happening after installing ios12.
Unfortunately I am in the same boat. First time a beta has been degrading normal use. I cannot even get the latest beta updates...which is really worrying for when the stable version releases.
Any solutions to at least be able to download new public betas??