Although expected next week, Apple has just sent out iOS 7 beta 6 for developers. The update is available over-the-air immediately, with the system files—for the iPhone, iPad, iPad mini and iPod touch—likely to follow online at Apple's iOS developer website at any time now. The update fixes an "issue with iTunes in the Cloud, where some purchases may download or play unexpected items."
Apple has just released the sixth beta version of iOS 7 to developers for testing purposes. The update is available as an over-the-air update to existing beta testers and it can also be downloaded via Apple's Developer Center.
It was rumored earlier today that Beta 6 might be released next week, roughly two weeks after the release of Beta 5; however, the odd timing of this release -- Apple traditionally releases new iOS betas to developers on Monday mornings -- along with its small size, only 13.5MB on an iPhone 5, suggests that it could be some kind of urgent bug fix.
The new beta arrives as build 11A4449d, and comes a little more than week after the previous beta 5, which had a build number of 11A4449a.
iOS 7 is scheduled for release in the fall of this year, with updates to Apple’s iPhone and iPad lineups expected around the same time. If past history is any indication, iOS 7 should be made available to the public just a few days before the launch of the next-generation iPhone.
Update: Apple notes on the iOS Developer Center that the release fixes an "issue with iTunes in the Cloud, where some purchases may download or play unexpected items."
This software may be the last beta prior to the GM (gold master) version of iOS 7, due in advance of Apple's upcoming iPhone event on September 10, 2013.
And just like that, iOS 7 beta 5 is no longer the freshest version of Apple's upcoming mobile OS. Today, the Cupertino firm unleashed beta 6 to the world, which is available as an OTA update to current beta testers. It's safe to assume that this release contains a bevy of bug fixes in the buildup to the final release, but we'll surely circle back if any juicy tidbits come to light. Naturally, if you have access to the latest beta, feel free to drop your impressions in the comments below.
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