Apple releases the third public beta of iOS12 and tvOS12
Apple has released the third public beta of iOS 12 for iPhone and iPad. The new version includes more stickers in the Activity app and Messages, as well as more Memoji customization. And while macOS Mojave beta 3 was released yesterday, tvOS 12 beta 3 is also available today.
The latest beta version also includes mobile data, apps organized by usage, interface adjustments in Wallet and Photos, and more.
Apple's public beta program allows non-registered developers to test early versions of iOS, tvOS, and macOS, including new features, for free (and some bugs along the way).
Apple releases public beta of iOS 12 and tvOS 12
The new beta version of iOS 12, in particular, introduces new problems with Screen Time, App Store, and Siri Shortcuts.
According to Apple's release notes for the developer beta, apps from the App Store may not download correctly the first time. Display data may not sync between devices. And Siri shortcuts may not work correctly on CarPlay and HomePod.
Just like if a device is locked. The cellular status bar on the iPhone X can also be inaccurate.
As a reminder, iOS 12 brings Group FaceTime, shared local VR experiences for multiple players, new Animojis, and a Memoji feature designed to let you create a personalized Animoji that looks just like you.
Animoji and Siri
Animoji, stickers, text, and more can be used in FaceTime and the Messages app. And there's a new Screen Time feature, which will help us understand and manage the amount of time we're spending on our iOS devices.
There are also new "Do Not Disturb" features, which make managing notifications easier, as well as interactive notification options and notification grouping.
Siri has been improved in iOS 12 with Siri Shortcuts for creating time-saving automations. Siri will also be smarter, capable of providing information on cars, food, and celebrities. Apple is expected to release a Shortcuts app so users can create their own shortcuts.
Finally, we should mention that Apple's developer program also includes watchOS betas for Apple Watch, but it costs $99/year. However, you can already sign up for the iOS 12/macOS Mojave/tvOS 12 public beta for free .
