im guessing this is probably the last update before iOS 13 so they are taking there time with this one.
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iOS 12.x.x Speculation Thread [Merged]
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im guessing this is probably the last update before iOS 13 so they are taking there time with this one.
It was go go go I think because Apple wanted to get as many betas out prior to the iOS 13 beta. Now that iOS 13 beta is out, developers and testers have moved on up to the iOS 13 beta. Hence, not as many developers and tester are on the 12.4 beta now ... thus the slow down.
My guess is that 12.4 from a stability point of view is and has been stable for some time, but Apple won't release it until they are ready to launch the Apple Card and that is likely the hold up here.
Yep, wouldn't be surprised if the current beta will be the release version when that happens. (16G46)
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If we don't get a beta 5, I would expect the final to be a slight build number change. It's currently a revision 'd' right now, and I can't remember any time, if at all, any revision other than an 'a' becoming the final without a build change.
With the iOS 13 developer beta 2 already so stable, and the public beta for iOS 13 due mid/late July, I don’t even see why they are bothering with continuing with the iOS 12 beta and then general release.
When the public beta for 13 is released, go for it.
Of course that’s for devices that can run iOS 13.
When the public beta for 13 is released, go for it.
Of course that’s for devices that can run iOS 13.
I *think* Apple would like to issue their credit card. On time. This summer. Before iOS 13 is released. Aside from that minor detail...sure.
A couple of things they're doing is figuring out how to ameliorate cellular connectivity and data throughput issues related to hardware, and how certain popular applications are affecting Siri and Wifi connectivity and data.
Keeping iOS 12.4 going allows them to try fixes with a far greater number of devices and people.
Because people who want to sign up for Apple Card need to update their software, and they don’t want to wait until September when the vast majority of users will get iOS 13.
I’m sure it’s more for employees testing the Apple Card. We don’t want bugs with transactions when it’s released to the public.
I have heard other also elude to the fact that with iOS 13, the iPhone 6 and lower will get dropped off; hence, 12.4 will be their last iOS upgrade for these older phones.
Now combine that with the fact that Apple is releasing the Apple Card ... this is pretty big.
Combined, Apple probably does not want to lose Apple Card on these older devices and hence, wants it to be as solid as they can make it.