iOS 12 beta 9 released to developers
Apple’s alleged Fall event is now likely only weeks away. Along side new hardware, Apple will finally release their latest mobile operating system, iOS 12, to the public. The software was demoed for developers back in June and later the company opened up their public beta program. Today though we see Apple bringing us iOS 12 beta 9.
This update comes after two versions of the software were released last week. Beta 7 brought many performance issues with it, but was quickly pulled and replaced by the company.
According to Apple’s release notes, this is what is new for beta 9:
- Traffic data might not be displayed properly in iOS 12 beta 9. Apple suggests affected customers Tap the ‘i’ button to reveal Maps Settings and toggle the Traffic switch on.
- Start and stop times for Downtime might unexpectedly change if they were configured prior to installing the ninth beta, so Downtime start and stop times will need to be reset after updating.
You can also see everything that has changed in the past 8 beta releases below:
- Podcasts app now shows Now Playing indicator on currently playing chapters
- New splash screen for updated Voice Memos app
- New splash screen for Screen Time in Settings, includes Down Time walkthrough for parents
- New arrow launcher for Shortcuts in Spotlight
- iPhone-only apps on iPad now use iPhone 6 version, not iPhone 4 version
- Softer location icon in status bar
- Time Travel references removed from Watch app
- Clear All Notifications now has a springy animation
- Can now swipe to clear alerts in one swipe
- Apple Watch Face Gallery now only highlights new Siri watch face updates
- Voice Memos for iPad redesigned
- FaceTime effect picker slightly changed
- Watch app now shows third party apps that work with Siri watch face
- 11 Activity app stickers that animate and do not require Special Challenge to unlock
- iOS automatic updates suggested during setup
- Setting wallpaper with a photo now resolved, couldn’t reposition before
- Cellular usage now organized by highest amount of data usage, not alphabetical
- Activity app has tweaked icons for workouts
- Tweaked disclosure icon on passes in Wallet (i → …)
- 1x/2x for iPhone apps on iPad now has expand arrows instead
- Animoji gains more lip style choices, ear ring colors now have shine
- Battery Health no longer labeled beta
- Screen Time presentation improved
- Splash screen for Photos features
- Lyrics search in Apple Music now promoted in Search
- FaceTime has new tones when connecting and disconnecting from a call
- Default iOS 10 wallpaper removed
- Home app removes existing wallpapers, now includes three color options
- Music app has a new splash screen promoting music video features
- AirPlay icon on lock screen changed in design
- Photo library access button in Camera app in Messages
- Volume buttons in Messages camera now take photo
- Nice new splash screen for Apple Books
- Group FaceTime delayed
- New splash screen for Messages with Photos button explainer
- Measure app icon refreshed