Apple releases the third wave of beta developers for its new operating system generation 2018 and provides testers with new versions of iOS 12, macOS 10.14 Mojave, watchOS 5 and tvOS 12.
Apple has released the third set of betas since the release of the new operating systems for WWDC 2018. Builds can be downloaded from the Apple Developer Center or obtained as an over-the-air update from devices that have been included in the test program.
The third beta of iOS 12 has build number 16A5318d, compared to the second beta version 16A5308e.
Apple intends to focus iOS on improving the performance of iPads and iPhones. New tools such as Screen Time allow users to monitor the timing of their apps.
In addition, changes have been made to the included apps, including news, weather, stocks and voice memos, while an app called Measure will measure the dimensions of objects in 3D space using ARKit. Users should also get a better overview through the notification groups. Drivers can look forward to supporting third-party maps in CarPlay. Further innovations are Siri shortcuts for automation, Group FaceTime and MeMoji, with which own animojis can be built.
macOS 10.14 Mojave
The third developer beta for macOS 10.14 Mojave replaces the second beta version of 18A314h. MacOS Mojave should clean up the desktop with the new stack function, which can group files and images automatically. Changes have also been made to the Finder, such as a gallery view that displays media and metadata. In addition, context-sensitive quick actions can be used to perform custom Automator tasks for files.
Quick Look allows you to edit videos without using a separate video editing program. The “continuity camera” can be used to insert a photo that has just been taken by the camera of an iOS device into a MacOS-based application. In addition, some iOS apps such as HomeKit are now available on the desktop.
The Mac App Store has a new user interface that uses elements from the iOS App Store like a video preview. The machine learning technologies Create ML and Core ML2, as well as a new Dark Mode, are also used.
tvOS 12
Dolby Atmos Surround Sound is an essential part of tvOS 12, with which you can localize sounds in the room. The cross-device autofill function is designed to make it easier to enter passwords for tvOS applications. The previous single sign-on is converted to zero sign-on, where the provider’s network is detected and Apple TV automatically enters the user into the necessary channel apps. The third tvOS 12 beta replaces the build number 16J5303e of the second beta.
watchOS 5
New in watchOS 5 is the walkie-talkie app, with which you can perform push-to-talk communication between your contacts. Of course, this only works if everyone uses an Apple Watch. Third-party applications can also be added to the dial of the Siri watch. It is also no longer necessary to say “Hey Siri” to start the wizard, as it can be called with a hand movement instead.
For activities, there are seven-day activity competitions, which you can hold with your contacts. Apple Watch also has automatic training detection.
We advise against installing beta versions on mission-critical hardware, as this can lead to data loss. Those interested in testing the betas should use other, non-critical devices and keep backups of all important data before installing updates.