iOS 12.1.3 Beta 2 Bugs and Fixes

There are not any significant differences between the iOS 12.1.3 beta 2 and the IOS 12.1.2 beta so you can say the latest beta version is an updated form of the first beta. While the IOS 12.1.2 had a different build number when it was released for the developers, it has been changed now that it has been available to the public as well.

The core changes in the IOS 12.1.2 revolved around some bug fixes and some trivial updates but with the 12.1.3 beta, the updates meant for the IOS 12.1.2 beta have now been combined with the latest beta version.

Why did Apple release iOS 12.1.2 earlier than usual?

The main reason why Apple was compelled to release IOS 12.1.2 earlier than its expected date of release due to an issue with the Chinese court that addressed Apple’s infringement on the resizing of the wallpaper and image formatting.

For that reason, the Chinese court decided to place a ban on the selling of Apple products, iPhones in general. That is why Apple was pushed to make those relevant changes and then release the new IOS version in China. Due to this reason, Apple brought in a lot of changes and updates in the IOS software and even fixed the addressed issues. However, there are still certain issues in the selling of iPhones in China but the ban has been lifted.

The prior updates in the IOS 12 software brought significant changes over time but the IOS 12.1.3 beta is said to be the fourth update in the IOS 12 software. While the changes in the features in the latest update are not several, here is everything that we know about the new update:

What changes have been done?

The IOS 12.1.3 is not an extensive update as it contains a few bug fixes and little improvements here and there. This update is said to be minor as compared to the prior IOS updates so you cannot see any major changes in the overall functionalities and the user interface of your iPhone.

It is certain that this is the fourth update in the IOS 12 software and Apple might not be bringing any other new changes to it. However, if there are many major changes then they would be released anytime soon in the year 2019. A beta version of macOS 10.14.3 and tv iOS 12.1.3 beta 2 also has been released but it is a small update with minor changes.

The focus of iOS 12.1.3 Beta 2

The 12.1.3 beta version for developers is simply a progressive update in the iPhone operating system. With a few bug fixes and security updates, the focus of the latest IOS update is minor but it still holds a lot of purpose in the usability and user experience of iPhones.

Accessibility and Audio Issues

iPhone users were facing issues in the user interface of the VoiceOver feature and some of the elements in this feature were made inaccessible. Since iPhone has an electrocardiogram feature that lets you detect your heartbeat and its readings, all of the prior updates in the IOS 12 update have worked to fix any bugs or errors in it. This new update also addressed issues in the VoiceOver of the ECG feature and it is expected to be more improved than before.

There were also issues in the audio performance on both the 12.9-inch and the 11-inch iPad Pro models. This issue was observed when people tried to use a third party app or software on their iPad however; it is fixed in the IOS 12.1.3 update.

How to get the new update on your iPhone?

If you want to download and see how the iOS 12.1.3 dev beta 2 works on your iPhone then the first step is to register yourself as a registered Apple developer. For that, you first have to provide a valid configuration profile and only then, you would be able to access the developer versions of every IOS beta release.

If you are already a registered developer then there is a feature in the IOS 12 that lets you enable automatic updates. You can enable it and download the latest updates and software without the hassle. You can simply go to the settings of your iPhone and then select the given software update and install it.

iOS 12.1.3 Beta 2 Bugs and some fixes in the previous updates

The previously released versions of the IOS 12 update had minor bug fixes in the eSIM features of the iPhones and also provided us with improvements in the FaceTime and Face ID option. You can now take live photos while you FaceTime and that is a significant update that was brought to us in the IOS 12.1.1 beta.

The introduction of Haptic Touch is only for the iPhone XR and the iPhone XS and the XS Max are equipped with a 3D Touch feature. The possibility of dual SIM support was introduced with an eSIM and it is a great update, as it is no longer needed to use a physical nano-SIM for using cellular packages. The IOS 12.1.3 might look like a minor update with smaller bug fixes but it still holds significance as it improves the usability and experience of the future and the present iPhones.

What to expect for the future?

The developer version of the IOS 12.1.3 beta 2 was released on Dec 19 and it might not be a huge update with major changes, it has still improved certain features that many iPhone users complained about. This update has been made available soon after the release of the IOS 12.1.2 but this beta version is said to be a part of the IOS 12.1.2 beta as both of these updates contain similar features and changes. That is everything that has been observed until now and there are possibilities that soon we would be seeing more updates with new changes and bug fixes anytime soon.