Apple Release Loop: iOS 8.2, iOS 8.3 Beta and More iOS 9 Killer Features for iPhone 6s and iPhone 7

Apple has been busy with its series of software releases and upcoming launches. The company just introduced the iOS 8.2 featuring the Apple Watch app and remains busy with the iOS 8.3. Consequently, the software is now on its fourth beta seeding with developers and users noting changes like Password settings and speakerphone calling. There are speculations about an iOS 8.4 edition coming out with more hints of the iOS 9 including the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 7 in the process.

Earlier versions of the iOS 8.3 already offered supported for Carplay Wireless version, Google 2-step verification, more emoji selections and Message filters. There are also improvements on the iOS keyboard UI and support for China UnionPay network for Apple Pay. Siri saw an expansion including speakerphone settings and skip password entry options. For the iOS 8.3 beta 4 version, Apple offers a long list of changelog.

Apart from the noted changes, there are also expectations about Apple pushing its streaming music service to anothe version of the iOS, the iOS 8.4. MacRumors supports its claims saying that it detected a number of visitors on the site running the iOS 8.4. This can only mean Apple's dedication to brining more software updates before launching a full-scale iOS 9 debute.

The iPhone 6s and the iPhone 7 are expected to launch with the system although there are doubts about the release of the latter for this year. To get users more excited, a new patent sighting suggests Apple working on a better camera for its iPhone devices. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office just granted Apple a patent with the U.S Patent No. 8,988,564 and title: "Digital camera with light splitter." The invention talks about exploring the possibilities of using three-sensor prism-based camera module within the chassis of a slim wireless device. The iPhone is a highly recipient of the technology. The company has not released further details on the matter.

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