Apple iOS 12 public beta is out now
The much awaited Apple iOS 12 public beta is now available for those who want to try the OS on their iPhones. Unlike developer beta, you do not have to pay for Apple developer subscription. You can enroll as beta tester but do note that a beta software can contain bugs that can hamper your day to day usage of phone. So, please proceed with caution.
Apple iOS 12 supported devices
- Apple iPhone 5S and above
- Apple iPod Touch 6th generation
- iPad Air
- iPad Air 2
- iPad (2017)
- iPad (2018)
- iPad Mini 2
- iPad Mini 3
- iPad Mini 4
- iPad Pro (9.7-inch)
- iPad Pro (10.5-inch)
- iPad Pro (12.9-inch 1st generation)
- iPad Pro (12.9-inch 2nd generation)
Apple iOS 12 Key Features
- facetime video for up to 32 members at once.
- Faster response time for UI.
- Personalized animojis.
- new Animoji — koala, tiger, ghost, or T. rex.
- Quickly create and share a photo or video with Animoji, Memoji, cool filters, animated text effects, fun stickers, and more.
- ARKit 2 makes new inroads in Augmented reality.
- Screen Time : Be aware of what and how your or your kids are using your iOS device.
- Much better notifications.
- Turn on DND and forget about it mode.
- Better photo sharing and searching for photos in photos application.
- Siri can now intelligently pair your daily routines with third-party apps to suggest convenient shortcuts right when you need them.
- Better privacy and security.
- New and better Apple Books.
- Better Siri.
Get Started
The Apple Beta Software Program is now available for iOS 12. If you are a new member, please enroll your iOS device. Once enrolled, you will get a notification when a new public beta is available and can install it from Software Update on your iOS device. You can also go to Software Update section in iOS settings application and refresh to start installing iOS 12 beta.
Provide Feedback
The iOS public beta comes with a built-in Feedback Assistant app, which can be launched from the second page of your Home screen. When you come across an issue that needs addressing, send your feedback to Apple with Feedback Assistant.
Back Up Your iOS Device
The iOS 12 public beta is still in development, which means some applications and services may not work as expected and their data may not be backwards compatible. Be sure to back up your iOS device with iTunes before installing the software.
