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Apple Just Released the First iOS 12.3 Developer Beta Today, Includes New TV App Logo & Apple TV Channels

Mar 27, 2019 04:28 PM
May 8, 2019 01:51 PM
Smartphone displaying weather and social media app widgets.

It's an exciting time to be an Apple fan. Monday saw not only a major announcement of new Apple services and subscriptions but also the official release of iOS 12.2. If you're a beta tester, you probably watched 12.2's evolution over the last two months. Well, get ready to do it all over again — Apple just released the first developer beta for iOS 12.3 today, Wednesday, March 27.

The update adds a new icon for the TV app, and includes Apple TV Channels, as introduced by Apple on stage earlier this week. Beta testers will notice Apple TV Channels is a complete overhaul of the TV app, including the ability to watch subscription services without needing to leave the app.

Smartphone screen displaying various app icons with a focus on the Apple TV app.
Streaming service interface showing "Watch Now" section with options for "Up Next" and "What to Watch."
Smartphone screen displaying various app icons with a focus on the Apple TV app.
Streaming service interface showing "Watch Now" section with options for "Up Next" and "What to Watch."

The new iOS 12.3 developer beta likely features bug fixes for issues in previous versions of iOS, and possibly security patches for any known vulnerabilities. We can't know for sure, because Apple's release notes are blank for this update.

To download and update your iPhone to iOS 12.3 dev beta 1, you will first need to be a registered developer with a valid configuration profile. If you have iOS 12's "Automatic Updates" enabled, you can let the software update overnight. To install right away, launch the Settings app, select "General," then "Software Update." Tap "Download and Install," then follow the on-screen prompts.

iOS software update information screen displaying version details and update status.
Enter passcode screen on a mobile device.
iOS software update information screen displaying version details and update status.
Enter passcode screen on a mobile device.

Cover image by Jake Peterson/Gadget Hacks, screenshots by Justin Meyers/Gadget Hacks

The next big software update for iPhone is coming sometime in April and will include a Food section in Apple News+, an easy-to-miss new Ambient Music app, Priority Notifications thanks to Apple Intelligence, and updates to apps like Mail, Photos, Podcasts, and Safari. See what else is coming to your iPhone with the iOS 18.4 update.

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