Forgot it was federal holiday – tomorrow is the day I think 26.0.2 will drop.
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It sucks that we’re getting no new beta or 26.0.2 today. But I work in the public sector, so I’ll take the day off over it in a heartbeat.
I mean, today most companies work business as usual, so I would assume Apple does as well. So, I wouldn't be surprised if there are releases today.
18.1 beta 7 was released 14th October 2024, that’s the 2nd Monday is it not?
So a beta can definitely release today.
So a beta can definitely release today.
Something today is viable, but I would think it would be a beta. I still think 26.0.2 is post new hardware announcements. But looking back and assuming AI got this right, we did have public releases in 2021 and 2022 on Columbus Day. So it isn't out of the question that something could release today. But I would give it a low chance.
- 2021 (Oct 11) — Apple published iOS 15.0.2 / iPadOS 15.0.2 on October 11, 2021.
- 2022 (Oct 10) — iOS 16.0.3 is listed as Released October 10, 2022.
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it is not a federal holiday. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigenous_Peoples'_Day_(United_States)
You’re correct, Indigenous Peoples’ Day is not a federal holiday. Columbus Day, however, is.
You can argue all you want, but federal offices are closed, the banks are closed, schools are closed and there is no USPS delivery. So, whether or not it's officially designated a "federal holiday", the effect is the same.
Now, with that said, Apple is a private company and it may or many not affect their operations. And since this is an Apple-centric discussion forum, that is what matters. As the posts above have shown, Apple has released betas on Columbus Day in the past. Whether they do today or not is up to Timmy and the magic button.
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I’m not sure why people keep saying that Tim “releases the betas.” Maybe you guys just mean Apple in general, but I cringe every time I see comments about “Tim pushing the button.” Let’s be real — he probably doesn’t even know what the current OS version is. lol
Apple has dropped updates on Columbus Day in the past.
Clearly you don't get sarcasm. It's pretty much a MR meme.
Speak for yourself. I think we actually have to wait for him to finish is very real venti latte and literally push a button. Damnit.
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Well, most AIs think that's the latest version 😁
Oh wow, that’s actually true. As recently as iOS 18.1 beta
It’s a federal holiday, but then again due to the government shutdown they probably weren’t working anyway lol
Apple is working. They just announced the rebranding of Apple TV+.
iOS 18 had a release or two on a holiday Monday so today isn’t out of the question yet.
My daughter's home from school today, banks are closed..
Right?!? He's probably got a team of people that coach his words very carefully before any mention of whatever the current OS is.
Columbus Day is a federal holiday in the US. Schools, banks, Wall Street are all closed. No postal delivery either. It’s a major holiday in my union as well for extra pay. Enough already with this back and forth.
Correct. it’s a federal holiday. Federal buildings are closed. How much more closed can it be lol
Federal buildings were already closed for a different reason.