Apple releases fifth beta for iOS 11.3

Apple has released the fifth developer beta version of iOS 11.3. This is available for developers as well as members of Apple’s public beta testing program.This update comes after one week after rolling out iOS 11.3 beta 4. The fifth iOS 11.3 beta has the build number 15E211a, whereas previous fourth beta release had build number 15E201e.

 

iOS 11.3 is a major update and has Apple's new battery management as a key highlight of the version. This feature will notify users if their handset's battery needs to be replaced. Besides this, Apple is also rolling out four new emojis -- a lion, a bear, a dragon, and a skull. After this update, iPhone users get a total of 16 emojis at their disposal. Also, the update will include a new version of ARKit, ARKit 1.5, that is claimed to be more accurate in mapping irregular shaped surfaces, place objects on vertical surfaces like walls and recognize images.

With fifth beta being rolled out, the final version of the iOS 11 is expected to be rolled out as soon as spring. This is also the case as in early June, Apple is going to hold its annual Worldwide Developer Conference for software developers, where it is expected to roll out updates to the four software platforms -- iOS 12, macOS 10.14, watchOS 5 and tvOS 12. Incidentally, Apple has announced the date when it will be introducing its first major product of 2018. The conference meant for developers will be taking place from June 4 through June 8. Apple will be holding the event at the McEnery Convention Center, San Jose, US.

It is possible to live stream the WWDC 2018 conference online through the WWDC app for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV as well as through the Apple Developer website or Windows 10’s Microsoft Edge browser.