I’ve never properly understood this… “8 builds newer” when you got a sec, would love to know. Cheers ??
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I’ve never properly understood this… “8 builds newer” when you got a sec, would love to know. Cheers ??
People read way too much into build numbers, IMNSHO. Some builds have more changes than others — a sequence of 8 minor builds could have far fewer changes than than a single build that merges in a branch with dozens of fixes and new features.
You can't even really use the size of a delta update image to determine how many changes have been made, because even small bugfixes can have cascading effects on dependent applications, libraries, etc — and every single changed file has to be included in a delta update image, even if there was only a single line of dependent code that changed.
I agree. However, what I think that Apple is doing is a build per working day. As Pearsey said that the new version has been “2 weeks in the making”, if we assume that my hypothesis is true, the build number should be able to reveal how long the build was actually in the making, in terms of days.
Today it is! Well, hopefully.
I have been waiting patiently for 2 weeks now for the auto brightness fix.
I have been waiting patiently for 2 weeks now for the auto brightness fix.
So true. Don't even remember who started this 'a' build 'b' build 'c' build thing here. They are absolutely not representative of what they contain!
It's certainly possible, and a daily (or, more likely, nightly) build schedule makes logical sense, but I wouldn't make the assumption that the builds selected for a given beta release follow a fixed schedule — i.e., the nightly build from the day before beta release day is the one that gets posted. Presumably they choose the beta candidate based on specific fixes that are included and/or one that passes a certain threshold of automated test cases to ensure that no showstopper bugs or regressions escape from internal testing (though, obviously, some fairly significant bugs still make it through — they're called "beta" builds for a reason!).
Where’s these betas at? Need that 120hz already, better off keeping my old Mac. ?♂️?
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Hopefully, a new RC being released today 
Let's go!!!
My fingers are crossed and my soul is ready.
Let's go!!!My fingers are crossed and my soul is ready.
Ahhhh I seee. Thanks for explaining buddy ??
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Morning. Seems you have survived yesterday aha 😂
yeah IM BACKKKKK, ready for a beta today. Enjoyed some Adobe CC Black Friday discounts yesterday and the updates, so the new MBP is feeling fresh. Come onnnn Apple make it a good one ?
I just want 15.2 to come out, CarPlay and touch screen response is a nightmare, today im sure a new beta will come out and RC next week
Cat 2 has popped up with a predicition for something to land today ..... Cat 1 is just lauging and eating Cat 2's food while she isn't looking.
Fish is just analysing today's COVID numbers.....
Fish is just analysing today's COVID numbers.....
Should we all come up with a contingency plan in case new betas are not released today? 😂 I might need to join Pearsay for a sesh.
I had a dream last night. A new beta will come tonight. Either that or I need to put my iPhone down.
Yeah, I'm going to need something but I have a pretty strong inkling that another beta will be coming today at the usual time. There's no way they let this current abortion ride any longer than two weeks.
Tbh, I am more excited about Monterey beta. The new MacBook Pro is barely usable, it has so many issues... I really hope something will get fixed at some point.
?? can you imagine how happy everyone would be.
Has anyone heard from Dennis? Hope he doesn't get fired again today.
