AppleInsider Staff
Apple on Wednesday released the second beta iOS version 8.2, bringing additional support for the new WatchKit SDK and fixing a number of issues related to international languages.
The most notable changes in the second beta version revolve around WatchKit, which allows developers to adapt their apps for the upcoming Apple Watch. A number of problems have been rectified, including issues with the build process and the iOS simulator.
The WatchKit API itself has also undergone multiple changes. For instance, developers can now override the default appearance of tables on the Apple Watch.
Siri now supports Singapore English, while the size of the Thai system font has been increased for better readability. Developers are cautioned that this may cause display issues with apps that use non-standard UI elements, so they should take care to use built-in iOS type tools like Dynamic Type to avoid problems.
A number of known issues remain, including a problem where tapping into a Messages thread could take a long time. Apple suggests rebooting the device as a temporary workaround.
iOS 8.2 beta 2 is available now as an over-the-air update or via the Apple Developer Center. Also released was Xcode 6.2 beta 2.
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A number of known issues remain, including a problem where tapping into a Messages thread could take a long time. Apple suggests rebooting the device as a temporary workaround.
Apple, take the time to get this crap worked out BEFORE you rush out a release. Rather than rushing out a half-baked product year-after-year & releasing updates that should have been found & taken care of in beta-testing, take the time to get the release as close to perfect as possible and quit tying the release of new iOS SOFTWARE to iPhone/iPad HARDWARE.
Anyone else having issues with 8.1.2? My iPhone's been buggy ever since, at times the wireless locks up and it won't load squat. Then at times it only loads in certain apps (the Stocks app has been a real offender). Then it has issues sending pictures taken in the Messages app.
I miss 8.1.1 already.
Apple, take the time to get this crap worked out BEFORE you rush out a release. Rather than rushing out a half-baked product year-after-year & releasing updates that should have been found & taken care of in beta-testing, take the time to get the release as close to perfect as possible and quit tying the release of new iOS SOFTWARE to iPhone/iPad HARDWARE.
You do understand this is a developer release, not a public release?
Maybe you should hold back your comments a while before you rush them out in a half-baked release with mistakes that should have been found & taken care of in beta-testing. Quit tying the release of your knee jerk brain dumps with every article posting.
You do understand this is a developer release, not a public release?
Maybe you should hold back your comments a while before you rush them out in a half-baked release with mistakes that should have been found & taken care of in beta-testing. Quit tying the release of your knee jerk brain dumps with every article posting.
I think he's asking them to make sure 8.2 isn't a buggy mess when it comes out. iOS 8 in general has been a disappointment on the bug front.
Anyone else having issues with 8.1.2? My iPhone's been buggy ever since, at times the wireless locks up and it won't load squat. Then at times it only loads in certain apps (the Stocks app has been a real offender). Then it has issues sending pictures taken in the Messages app.
I miss 8.1.1 already.
Nope. Installed on 2 iPhone 6s and an iPad 2. No issues, wireless connections (WiFi and Cellular) both rock solid. From your recent postings I’m thinking you need to switch platforms. You are obviously disenchanted with Apple’s offerings. Why stick with something you detest? Move to a more mature, better QA and worry free platform like Android or Windows Phone. You might be happier. It’s worth the try instead of being unhappy all the time.