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Apple Releases iOS 5 Beta 3 to Developers

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Apple has just pushed out the third beta version of iOS 5 to developers, continuing to push forward on the next major revision of Apple's mobile operating system set for public release in the fall. The new version is known as Build 9A5259f.

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No details on changes included in the new beta have yet been provided, but we will update this post as the news comes out.

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Jovani.ivan
192 months ago
:mad: :mad: :mad:

OK this is ridiculous. There is no good reason why I shouldn't get the wifi syncing I've been demanding from day one. I even emailed Steve about it years ago. So draconian Apple wants me to out and buy a new iPhone to get their crappy new software? Screw them. I'll go buy an Android Galaxy S2 instead.

Lol all my friends who got Android phones never get regular updates to begin with. Not sure how the Galaxy will fare out but I've known people with Samsung, Sony and LG(I think) Android phones who are still at least one major version of Android behind because there is no new firmware for their phone.

Draconian Apple, really? And did you really think emailing the CEO of a company would get you a feature. If you really want it, jailbreak and be happy with what you've had for 3 years.
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Ducky280
192 months ago
Sounds >> Text Tones:

You can now set your OWN
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wolfenkraft
192 months ago
:mad: :mad: :mad:

OK this is ridiculous. There is no good reason why I shouldn't get the wifi syncing I've been demanding from day one. I even emailed Steve about it years ago. So draconian Apple wants me to out and buy a new iPhone to get their crappy new software? Screw them. I'll go buy an Android Galaxy S2 instead.

Obvious troll is obvious.
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jonrando
192 months ago
"Sorry I have a 3GS not a 3G accidentally left off the all important S. So I will be getting the updates. I'm back to thinking iOS 5 is magical again."

Wow.
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jman240
192 months ago
:mad: :mad: :mad:

OK this is ridiculous. There is no good reason why I shouldn't get the wifi syncing I've been demanding from day one. I even emailed Steve about it years ago. So draconian Apple wants me to out and buy a new iPhone to get their crappy new software? Screw them. I'll go buy an Android Galaxy S2 instead.

Oh you're going to love android updates.... /sarcasm
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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ghostface147
192 months ago
:mad: :mad: :mad:

OK this is ridiculous. There is no good reason why I shouldn't get the wifi syncing I've been demanding from day one. I even emailed Steve about it years ago. So draconian Apple wants me to out and buy a new iPhone to get their crappy new software? Screw them. I'll go buy an Android Galaxy S2 instead.

There's plenty of good reason. You're outdated. That's it. Now go over and enjoy Android. You're not going to be missed.
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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