iOS

Apple releases iOS 8.3 public preview for iPhones, iPads

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Soon after the first beta of iOS 8.3, the Cupertino - California based giant Apple has opened a second pre-release beta program for its mobile software to the public.

Apple said that it hopes the released iOS 8.3 public previews of both its desktop and mobile software will help "shape" its future products. Although it is not clear what are the improvements which have been added to this update, it is expected that some goodies will be added to the 8.3 first version.

Some of the expected goodies include:

• Speedier operation on older sets like iPhone 4s and iPhone 5, by which the complaints of slow functioning on these sets will get reduced noticeably.
• Siri will get even more smarter and can speak languages including: Russian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish and English for India. The update also will now allow the voice assistant to speak New Zealand English for the first time.
• New emoji sets will include diversified emoticons including more diverse family units such as same-sex parents and those with multiple children. With some of these, you can change the skin color. The new offerings show up when you tap and hold the emoji. 
• There are also new international flags and an emoji for the Apple Watch.