Apple allegedly delays iOS 5.0.2 to address memory leaks
German-language site Macerkopf.de posted an update on Monday in which the site claimed that iOS 5.0.2 requires more testing before it can be released. A source reportedly said that the company doesn't want to be in a rush to release another minor release in the form of iOS 5.0.3 soon after.
The site originally reported last week that an iOS 5.0.2 update would arrive "no later" than this week to address battery life issues experienced by some iPhone 4S users. Apple already issued one update earlier this month in the form of iOS 5.0.1 to quash bugs, including some related to battery life, as well as Documents in the Cloud.
The rumored iOS 5.0.2 update is said to provide iPhone 4S users with 10 hours of active use. Apple's official technical specifications advertise 200 hours of standby time, up to 8 hours of 3G talk time, 6 hours of 3G Internet use, 10 hours of video playback, or 40 hours of audio playback.
Last week's report also claimed that Apple is also working on its next major iOS update, numbered 5.1, with "many changes" related to Siri voice control. But the site said development of Siri is "very expensive," and the update will not arrive until after the new year.
Macerkopf.de incorrectly reported earlier this year that Apple would take the wraps off iOS 5 and a newly updated MobileMe at a media event in early April, consistent with its actions in years past. But this year the company actually waited until its Worldwide Developers Conference in June to unveil iOS 5 and iCloud.
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Good. Get it right, then push it out.
Now about those Safari memory leaks?
I hope Siri gets integrated into Goog'em maps next update. I hate asking her where something is, only for me have to look at teh screen. Navigate it for me woman!
This site's claims seem ridiculous.
1) Why does anyone think Apple would release a new update in Thanksgiving week is beyond me. Not only will they be receiving a large influx of new users, they will have far less employees at hand to actually troubleshoot any issues.
2) "Siri development is expensive"? This makes no sense. Really, none at all. Apple has a largely fixed number of developers working on Siri (or any other project), and Siri will be updated when those developers are able to complete their work. Adding more people (hence increasing costs) will not make Siri updates come any earlier ("Mythical Man Month"). It's possible that Siri operations are expensive, so Apple wants to limit its capabilities for now, but that is not what the site is claiming.
The site is clearly just making stuff up. Have they had any rumors that were accurate?
I hope Siri gets integrated into Goog'em maps next update. I hate asking her where something is, only for me have to look at teh screen. Navigate it for me woman!
That does seem pretty silly. On android, say "Navigate to 123 Main St, Any Town, Any State", and the right thing happens. We all patiently await Siri 2.
This site's claims seem ridiculous.
1) Why does anyone think Apple would release a new update in Thanksgiving week is beyond me. Not only will they be receiving a large influx of new users, they will have far less employees at hand to actually troubleshoot any issues.
2) "Siri development is expensive"? This makes no sense. Really, none at all. Apple has a largely fixed number of developers working on Siri (or any other project), and Siri will be updated when those developers are able to complete their work. Adding more people (hence increasing costs) will not make Siri updates come any earlier ("Mythical Man Month"). It's possible that Siri operations are expensive, so Apple wants to limit its capabilities for now, but that is not what the site is claiming.
The site is clearly just making stuff up. Have they had any rumors that were accurate?
I had an Apple Store employee tell me 5.0.2 would be coming before Thanksgiving to address additional and/or continued issues with the battery drain of some devices.