Apple is just about ready to add another version of the iOS software to the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. The process that the company goes through to get this done usually takes a few months and includes many released into the beta developers group they have formed. The developers will take a look at all of the aspects of the new software and report back to Apple so that it can make the changes and fix bugs that might have been built into the programs.
Last week, Apple released the iOS 8.4 to the beta developers and that has the fans of Apple products a little more excited to be holding on. Testing for the Apple iOS 8.4 software has been released to the public as well and that has opened up the way that you can see the new software. Reviewers hit the web instantly to check out the new software and were allowed to see what it has to offer in terms of an upgrade.
Just a couple of months ago, Apple released a large update to the iOS with version 8.3. The update brought along a bunch of bug fixes, while adding new features and the much talked about emojis and emoji keyboard. Just like most of the other updates from Apple, version 8.3 was met with another update shortly after and that was version 8.4. These updates were sent out to the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
Version 8.4 of the iOS software has been rumored for many months and that usually leads to plenty of rumors and speculation about the features that are coming with it. Since Apple is usually pretty tight-lipped about any new software, the fans that are waiting will start to assume what the new features will be. The first version of the 8.4 update was for private developers only, but the second run was opened up to the public.
The public beta is just that, public. That means if you are holding a device that has iOS 8 installed on it, you can now download the latest version if you are a part of the public beta program. As part of the program, you get first glance at the new beta software so you can see where Apple is headed with upgrades and new features. Just like with any new software, there are always reasons to avoid adding it to your phone.
For Apple iOS 8.4 software, avoiding the beta program is easy and should be considered if the following is true. You only have one Apple device, you are using an Apple device for work or school, you just bought that Apple watch, you like where you are at with the iOS 8.3 or older software or you have a jailbroken device.