“Quicker than expected, Apple released the third public betas of its upcoming iOS 12.1, macOS Mojave 10.14.1, and tvOS 12.1 operating systems, which now everyone can install on their devices,” Marius Nestor reports for Softpedia.
“iOS 12.1, macOS Mojave 10.14.1, watchOS 5.1, and tvOS 12.1 promise to be the first major updates since the release of iOS 12, macOS Mojave 10.14, watchOS 5, and tvOS 12 in mid-September and Apple already released the third beta versions to developers and public beta testers alike,” Nestor reports. “One thing that the iOS 12.1, macOS Mojave 10.14.1, watchOS 5.1, and tvOS 12.1 software updates have in common is a collection of more than 70 new emoji characters. Additionally, Apple will finally bring the promised group FaceTime feature with the iOS 12.1 and macOS Mojave 10.14.1 updates.”
“Users enrolled in the Apple Beta Software Program will receive the public beta 3 of iOS 12.1, macOS Mojave 10.14.1, and tvOS 12.1 on your registered devices through OTA (Over-the-Air) updates. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app, go to the General section, and tap on Software Updates to install the public beta 3 of iOS 12.1,” Nestor reports. “On the other hand, Mac users enrolled in the Apple Beta Software Program can now download and install the public beta 3 of macOS Mojave 10.14.1 by opening the Preferences app and clicking on the Software Updates panel. Lastly, Apple TV public beta testers can install tvOS 12.1 public beta 3 via Settings > System > Software Update.”
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MacDailyNews Take: Have at ’em public beta testers! Please let us know if you encounter any issues below.
One way to ignore quality is to continually issue beta software releases. Continuous damage control instead of producing a quality software release that can stand the test of time for at least six months or more.
Beta tester here, no blem at all since public beta El Cap, then sierra, high sierra and now mojave
I Must admit, I Have only done the iOS beta since 10 tho, don’t know if they were bad before then
I have had no real problems that affected me beyond what i read about, if a serious problem is not reported I do so
Public Betas are the perfect way for Apple to get the feedback they need from heavy users, fans, nerds like me, and of course, the developers to see if their comments and suggestions made it into the public beta release, a perfect circle, IMHO
One way to guarantee quality control is to issue beta software continually so that you get a larger pool of beta testers to help squash bugs. This will ensure the production of quality software release that can stand the test of time for at least six months or more.