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Apple Seeds Sixth Beta of iOS 12 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available]
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 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.
Registered developers can download the new iOS 12 beta from Apple's Developer Center or over-the-air after installing the proper certificate.
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.
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.
Related Roundup: iOS 12
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14 months ago
August 6
Beta 6
iPhone = 6 letters
666
Aliens are trying to communicate with us
Beta 6
iPhone = 6 letters
666
Aliens are trying to communicate with us
14 months ago
August 6
Beta 6
iPhone = 6 letters
666
Aliens are trying to communicate with us
August = 8 (launches in September so +1 = 9)
IOS = 12 (but most people have old one so = 11)
9/11 was an inside job.
14 months ago
My SE is performing way better than any previous final OS release. Great work this time around.
14 months ago
Maps still has no good color contrast between roads and surroundings?
This makes it useless (outside). Where is Maps used the most again?
Same with Weather that shows rain on future days as light blue stripes on a light blue background.
Why can't they have the basics of design right?
14 months ago
With this beta I’m thinking of installing it in my primary device. A 6s.
Ok. Cool. Thanks for the update
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do all modern apps work as normal with OS12 beta or are there some that are not yet compatible?
All apps do not work with iOS 12 betas
14 months ago
Maps still has no good color contrast between roads and surroundings?
This makes it useless (outside). Where is Maps used the most again?
Same with Weather that shows rain on future days as light blue stripes on a light blue background.
Why can't they have the basics of design right?
This makes it useless (outside). Where is Maps used the most again?
Same with Weather that shows rain on future days as light blue stripes on a light blue background.
Why can't they have the basics of design right?
14 months ago
August 6
Beta 6
iPhone = 6 letters
666
Aliens are trying to communicate with us
14 months ago
That’s unexpected
last year the first release in August was a week after the release in July, every Monday from then on out an update was released.. so yay!
14 months ago
I never have followed Apple's beta releases because there are so many. About how many more betas before they release this? Or is it until they have most of the bugs worked out?
Expect a new build once a week until end of August/beginning of September
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