How Many Beta's Will There Be Until iOS 6 Comes Out?

[trenfro]

I know, "Nobody knows, you just have to wait!" I know all that. I'm asking for an estimate based on the previous iOS releases. Any helpful feedback is appreciated.

 

[soulsteelgray]

http://willhains.com/iOS-version-history

2.0 had 8, 3.0 had 6, 4.0 had 5, 5.0 had 8.

My guess is that there will be 5-6 beta versions, but I wouldn't be surprised to see it creep up to 7. 8 seems a little on the extreme end.

 

[naveah]

I have a similar question. Do you guys think that the launch date for the next-generation iPhone will be governed by the readiness of iOS or the readiness of the hardware? To be sure, iPhone 4S seemed to be governed by software; iOS 5 (with all its enhancements and Siri) was a huge undertaking while the 4S hardware could have been designed at a relatively faster pace. [Just a opinion question. I'm not expecting an exact answer—though if there are any Apple employees out there, I'd love an exact answer.]

 

[applefanDrew]

I have a similar question. Do you guys think that the launch date for the next-generation iPhone will be governed by the readiness of iOS or the readiness of the hardware? To be sure, iPhone 4S seemed to be governed by software; iOS 5 (with all its enhancements and Siri) was a huge undertaking while the 4S hardware could have been designed at a relatively faster pace. [Just a opinion question. I'm not expecting an exact answer—though if there are any Apple employees out there, I'd love an exact answer.]

The new iPhone has always released a few days after the new OS is released. Will be the same thing again this year.

 

[hokiepokie07]

It won't be out until the new iPhone comes out, which is usually this fall in October.

 

[Saberon]

Good question. iOS 5 obviously had the most beta's as it had a lot of backend stuff to add. iCloud itself was a huge undertaking and I'm not surprised we broke the record with 8 beta versions.

iOS6 doesn't really have anything major like that. Maps is arguably the biggest change, that's nothing compared to iCloud/iMessage. I see an absolute max of 5 betas.

 

[Futhark]

I know, "Nobody knows, you just have to wait!" I know all that. I'm asking for an estimate based on the previous iOS releases. Any helpful feedback is appreciated.

Beta 2 only has several minor issues on my iPhone and iPad so final coming next

 

[Ayemerica]

Beta 2 only has several minor issues on my iPhone and iPad so final coming next

I could only dream. Loving iOS 6.

 

[kiwiboi87]

i will say up to 5, maybe more

we are looking towards a sep/oct launch, going by last year.