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When to expect iOS 12 beta 2 and first iOS 12 public beta

iOS 12 public beta

Since it was first announced on Monday, June 4, iOS 12 has been making the rounds as a first developer beta. If the past is any guide, Apple will release many more pre-release versions of the iPhone and iPad software update before giving it to the public. Whether you're waiting for the next developer beta or first public beta of iOS 12, here are some ideas on when these versions will be released.

Apple seeds updated watchOS 5 beta to developers

Apple on Monday issued a new version of its watchOS 5 beta. The release comes a week after Apple pulled the beta due to reports that the software update was bricking some Apple Watch models, and is available to all registered developers who have the appropriate configuration profile installed.

Houdini ‘semi-jailbreak’ tool demoed on iOS 11.4 beta

If you’re up to speed on everything happening in the jailbreak community as of late, then you might be familiar with the Houdini semi-jailbreak created by Abraham Masri (@cheesecakeufo) many months ago.

While it isn’t a full-fledged jailbreak like Electra and Yalu are, it does provide users with a basic way of customizing their device(s) outside of Apple’s stock parameters, and Masri has just demonstrated a successful Houdini semi-jailbreak on Apple’s latest iOS 11.4 beta: