Apple releases iOS 8.3 beta 2 to developers


Apple has released the second beta from iOS 8.3 to developers. The beta is available through the iOS Developer Center. It includes Xcode 6.3 and a new version of Apple’s programming language, Swift.

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iOS 8.3 beta 2 is identified as build 12F5037c and it also comes with Xcode build 6D532l and Swift 1.2. The first iOS 8.3 beta brought users CarPlay support, new emojis, support for Google 2-step verification, and the beginnings to bring Apple Pay to China. In addition, Apple has added access to 300 new diversified emoji for iPad and iPhone users. With iOS 8.3 beta 2 Apple now allows users to choose between five different skin tones for 60 different emoji.

Moving on, the iOS 8.3 beta 2 make Siri more linguistic. The digital voice assistant now supports Russian, Danish, Dutch, Portuguese, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, and English for India. The final build of iOS 8.2 is due to be rolled out next month to all compatible devices.  Just yesterday it was reported that Apple will be releasing first ever public beta for iOS 8.3 and iOS 9 in March.


Author: Sneha Bokil

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