iOS 12 Developer Beta 6 / Public Beta 5
Release Date ― Developer: August 6, 2018 / Public: August 6, 2018
Build Number ― 16A5345f
Darwin Kernel Version ― Darwin Kernel Version 18.0.0: Wed Aug 1 21:11:01 PDT 2018; root:xnu-4903.200.342.62.3~1/RELEASE_ARM64_T8015
Report all issues at
bugreport.apple.com or with the Feedback app.
New Features & Changes
Home app removes existing wallpapers, now includes three color options (yellow, blue, green)
New Splash screen for stock apps
Removed iOS 10 wallpapers and rearranged wallpapers
New AirPlay icon appear lighter on lock screen when connected
Bolder font in Maps app
Notification close button moved to the right in landscape mode
Air quality is limited to the main screen in Weather app
In Camera app setting, record video format 4K at 60 fps (High Efficiency) or Record Slo-mo 1080p HD at 240 fps (High Efficiency) require High Efficiency video to be play only on macOS High Sierra (10.13) or later
Bolder Clock hands in the Home Screen
New Issues
Accessibility: Settings might unexpectedly quit when attempting to view or select a voice in Speech settings
HomeKit: Apple TV (3rd generation) might not function as a HomeKit hub in beta 6. Apple TV (4th generation) and Apple TV 4K might not appear as a HomeKit hub unless setup was completed using an iOS device
Remaining Issues
HomeKit: Inviting iOS 11 users who have multiple email addresses associated with their Apple ID to a home might not succeed
Localization: Certain languages may exhibit clipped or misaligned layout and display unlocalized text
Group FaceTime calls cannot be initiated between iOS 12 beta 3 and the first iOS 12 beta release
iPod touch (6th generation), iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and iPad Air support only audio (no video) during Group FaceTime calls in iOS 12 beta
In iOS 12 beta, Camera Effects in Messages is available only on iPhone SE and iPhone 6s or later and is unavailable on iPad. Camera Effects in FaceTime is available only on iPhone 7 or later and is unavailable on iPad
Wi-Fi calls might end unexpectedly when transitioning from Wi-Fi to cellular while on the T-Mobile network
Screen Time: “ Picked Up Phone ” statistics might be inflated due to data syncing from other devices signed into the same iCloud account
Siri: Settings might unexpectedly quit when attempting to open Siri & Search settings if you have uninstalled FaceTime, Mail, Maps, or Voice Memos
While using CarPlay, Shortcuts which require confirmation might not work
While multiple ride-sharing apps are installed, Siri might open the app instead of providing an ETA or location when asked
Siri Shortcuts might not work if a device is locked
Siri Suggestions for Shortcuts are enabled on iPhone 6s or later, iPad Pro, iPad (5th generation or later), iPad Air 2, and iPad mini 4
Resolved Issues
After restarting your device, paired Bluetooth accessories might not function correctly or might be displayed using the device ’ s address rather than its name
Siri: Using Apple Pay Cash to send or request money might produce an error
While using CarPlay, Siri is unable to open an app by name. Additionally, Shortcuts which involve opening an app won ’ t function
Users might not see custom UI when using Siri Suggestions Shortcuts with built-in intents
Some Shortcuts requests might not succeed and display "Shortcuts will continue with your request". If your app sends a ContinueInApp response code, Siri does ’ t launch the app.
Additional Notes
Certain apps may not be fully compatible with iOS 12. Contact developer for support. See list of current compatible apps.
Downgrading to iOS 11.4.1 may reset Notification setting and may cause blank app icons.
Battery apps may no longer work as intended due to removal of Battery API in iOS 12.
iOS 12 Preview
https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-12-preview/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2018/06/apple-previews-ios-12/