iOS 8.4

Apple seeds iOS 8.4 beta 4 to developers

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 18, 2018

Apple seeded iOS 8.4 beta 4 to developers this afternoon. It is available immediately to those developers running iOS 8.4 beta 3 via Settings → General → Software Update. It is also now available as a download from Apple's redesigned Developer Portal.

The iOS 8.4 beta 4 release, which is build 12H4125a, comes nearly a month after iOS 8.4 beta 3. Apple announced at yesterday's WWDC keynote, that its new Apple Music streaming service was set to debut on June 30th. This means that we'll see the final version of iOS 8.4, in which Apple Music will officially arrive to the public, before the end of the month.

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Apple seeds iOS 8.4 beta 3 to developers, beta 2 to public testers

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 18, 2018

Apple seeded iOS 8.4 beta 3 to developers this morning. The build number is 12H4098c, and it can be downloaded over-the-air by folks running beta 2, or via Apple's developer portal. Additionally, Apple has released iOS 8.4 beta 2 to testers part in the public beta program.

The release comes two weeks after iOS 8.4 beta 2 posted, and roughly a month after the original. The timing is also interesting because Apple's World Wide Developer Conference, where it is expected to introduce the next major version of iOS (iOS 9) is just 3 weeks away.

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iOS 8.4 to bring textbooks and iPad-only iBooks to iPhone

Christian Zibreg ∙ May 11, 2015

When it's released ahead, during or after next month's WWDC, iOS 8.4 should at last make it possible to enjoy digital textbooks on your iPhone. Although Apple makes no mention of this feature in the official release notes accompanying today's release of iOS 8.4 beta 3, Teddy Svoronos noted it on Twitter.

If true, this is a pretty big deal. In iOS 8.4 beta 3, any publication created with Apple's free iBooks Author app, not just digital textbooks, is reportedly viewable on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus along with their video content, Study Cards, the glossary, highlights and linked online content.

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Apple posts iOS 8.4 beta 2 with new Trending Searches feature on iTunes Radio

Christian Zibreg ∙ April 27, 2015

Apple on Monday seeded iOS 8.4 beta 2, which includes a redesigned Music app experience from the previous beta, to its registered iPhone, iPod touch and iPad developers.

The software carries a build number of 12H4086d and can be applied over-the-air through the Software Update mechanism available in Settings > General, for those who are running the first beta. A standalone installer is available through Apple's portal for developers.

Release notes accompanying the download mention claim “this beta version of iOS contains bug fixes and improvements”. At least one new feature was spotted in this release: trending searches. Now when you're searching for a song on iTunes Radio via the Music app in iOS 8.4 beta 2, it will automatically suggest a list of trending searches.

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Have a look at the iOS 8.4 jailbreak you’ll never enjoy

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 30, 2018

Well-known hacker Stefan Esser, also known as i0n1c, has posted a new proof of concept video showing an iOS 8.4 beta 1 jailbreak running on an iPhone 6. In the video, which shows Cydia prominently showcased on the Home screen, he shows off the Apple Watch companion app, and the newly redesigned Music app to prove he's on iOS 8.4 beta 1.

i0n1c is a talented hacker, and based on his past body of work, we have no doubt that this demonstration is real. Just don't expect a public jailbreak for iOS 8.4 or any other firmware to come from i0n1c. This is for his personal work, and he's very proud of his work, hence he is showing it off in this dazzling new video.

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iOS 8.4 relocates Audiobooks to iBooks

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 30, 2018

As noted by MacRumors, iOS 8.4 has brought another change to the table that's remotely related to the Music app. Audiobooks—a feature that was found in the Music app for firmware prior to iOS 8.4—has been relocated to the iBooks app.

When you download or sync an audiobook to your iPhone, it'll automatically appear in the Audiobooks section of the iBooks app if running iOS 8.4. Audio books feature a small headphone icon to indicate that it's an audio book and not a normal book.

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iOS 8.4 Music app video walkthrough

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated April 30, 2018

If you've yet to go hands-on with the just-released iOS 8.4 and the redesigned Music app, then I recommend checking out our video walkthrough. In this video, we step through many of the new changes, from both a visual and functionality standpoint.

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Apple seeds first iOS 8.4 beta to developers with all-new Music app

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 30, 2018

Apple seeded the first beta of iOS 8.4 to developers on Monday, less than a week after releasing iOS 8.3 to the public. Today's beta includes an all-new stock Music application, which Apple says will make exploring your music collection "easier and more fun."

The app features a beautiful, more-simplified design, with quick access to things like recently-added music and your custom playlists. It also offers a more streamlined iTunes Radio experience, a new Global Search option, Up Next queuing and much more.

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