Apple released the third developer beta for iOS 11.2.5 on Wednesday, and public beta testers can expect it the next day. The update comes two full weeks after the launch of the second beta, marking Apple's extended renewal period. The second beta is mostly carried under the auxiliary repair tent 11.2.5.
To get updates, you must be a developer with a valid configuration profile. Open your Settings app, tap "General", then "Software Update". Follow the on-screen instructions to start downloading and installing the third beta for iOS 11.2.5.
In addition to routine fixes and anticipated security fixes, beta 3 seems to bring a louder keyboard click and play sounds in the Phone app. 9to5Mac compares pelvic sounds in beta 2 and beta 3, and the results feel different.
Not many other specs are known at this time, but we hope, as always, for the third version that includes bugs and security fixes Apple has found since beta 2 release.
However, recently found in the previous beta, and still available in beta 3, is the ability to ask Siri for a daily news podcast from The Washington Post, NPR, Fox News, or CNN, which is likely to be a feature targeted at the upcoming HomePod . because you can only access it by saying "Hey Siri, let me know" or when using headphones or CarPlay, and not with something like "Type to Siri."
Apple takes longer to update this 11.2.5 times, maybe for the holidays. Beta 2 follows beta 1 after just one week, which is typical for Apple. After the holiday season ends, we hope Apple can get back to the regular update schedule, but it's possible the company will continue to issue updates irregularly.
Updates are expected from the company to overcome the decline of the scandalous iPhone discovered at the end of last year. This update is expected to include more users information about iPhone battery health after criticism over Apple's lack of transparency.
