iOS 8.4 Beta: 5 Things iPhone & iPad Users Need to Know

Earlier this week, Apple released a brand new iOS 8.4 beta. Unlike the first version, Apple’s second iOS 8.4 beta update opened the beta process up to the public for testing ahead of its public release. With a public beta now available, we want to take a look at five things you need to know about Apple’s iOS 8.4 beta for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

In March, Apple released a substantial iOS 8 upgrade in the form of iOS 8.3. iOS 8.3 is a massive update that brings a slew of bug fixes for iOS 8 problems while also delivering some new features including new emojis and a new emoji keyboard. Shortly after the arrival of iOS 8.3 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, Apple released another iOS 8 update, an update that’s called iOS 8.4.

The iOS 8.4 update had been rumored for several months though the rumors also suggested that the update and its features could be rolled into the company’s upcoming iOS 9 update. Apple confirmed the iOS 8.4 release a few weeks ago with an arrival in its beta program for developers. iOS 8.4 beta 1 was private though we suspected that Apple would, at some point, release a public iOS 8.4 beta.

Earlier this week, Apple made another big move with another iOS 8.4 beta release. With an iOS 8.4 beta in the headlines, we want to take a look at what we think iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users need to know about Apple’s iOS 8.4 beta for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch fifth-generation.

Public iOS 8.4 Beta

Just in case you missed it, here’s a reminder. The iOS 8.4 beta is now open to everyone, not just developers. What this means is that if you are using a device that’s powered by iOS 8, and you just so happen to be in the public beta program, you can install the iOS 8.3 beta right now.

If you’re registered in the beta program, we’ve put together a detailed step-by-step process that outlines what you’ll need to get started. Apple’s website will also fill in a few of the blanks. Be sure you read these instructions and Apple’s information if you haven’t done this before. This software is not official yet and it’s not going to be for everyone.

iOS 8.4 Beta 2 Update

Right now, we’re on the second iOS 8.4 beta also known as iOS 8.4 beta 2. The update is a little more refined than the first iOS 8.4 beta though there are still some problems with the software.

iOS 8.4 beta users on MacRumors’ forums have outlined the iOS 8.4 beta 2 update in detail. They’ve flagged a few changes:

• The description space under Featured Stations in iTunes Radio is now color-matched to the station color & art image.
• Music videos now play as videos where album art usually is in the music app.

The update also comes with a number of bug fixes though it appears that the software has added some problems of its own. This is precisely how you can expect the rest of the iOS 8.4 beta process to play out.

Apple will likely release at least one more iOS 8.4 beta. That beta will likely improve on the iOS 8.4 beta 2 with fixes and enhancements but it will almost certainly bring some problems of its own. That’s why it’s called iOS 8.4 “beta.”

There Are Some Reasons to Avoid the iOS 8.4 Beta

We’ve put together a list of reasons why you’ll want to avoid the public iOS 8.4 beta and most of you are going to fall into one of these categories. Read this before you decide to install the iOS 8.4 beta on your devices.

If You Aren’t in the Beta Program but Want Feedback…

We realize that a lot of you are interested in iOS 8.4. We also realize that installing the iOS 8.4 beta is a risky proposition, particularly if you only own one iPhone or iPad. iOS 8.4 is a small update and its only major feature are the changes coming to the music application. It doesn’t have the appeal of an update like an iOS 9 beta. That said, we know that there are those of you who want to keep tabs on the update.

iOS 8.4 Release Date

It’s not clear how long the update will stay in the beta programs. Apple’s public iOS 8.4 release date remains out of reach though with the arrival of the iOS 8.4 beta 2, we know that the update is moving closer.

Apple’s iOS 8.4 release date has been rumored for the summer which means that we could see a few more beta updates for both developers and the public. This means that those of you in the developer program that haven’t installed the beta software have the option to wait for a more stable version of iOS 8.4 beta to arrive. Nothing is imminent.

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We typically see Apple put a two week gap between its beta releases so if Apple is planning to push a third beta, we could see it land sometime in May.

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Should You Update to iOS 8.3 and Lose Your Jailbreak?

by Craig Lloyd - f your iPhone is jailbroken, then you’re running an older version of iOS 8, but is it worth updating to iOS 8.3 and losing your jailbreak in the process?

The latest version of iOS that’s jailbreakable is iOS 8.1.2, which is already outdated by iOS 8.1.3, iOS 8.2, and now iOS 8.3. Since then, many performance improvements, bug fixes and new features have been added to iOS 8, which may tempt some jailbreakers to jump ship and update to the latest version of iOS, knowing that they will lose their jailbreak.

However, one question you should ask yourself is if it’s really worth upgrading to iOS 8.3 if it means that you’ll lose your jailbreak. iOS 8.3 comes with some new emoji, wireless CarPlay support and a wealth of security fixes and performance improvements. Some users will enjoy these new changes and improvements can be nothing but good, but the enjoyment of a jailbroken iPhone can sometimes outweigh the new features in a new iOS update.

If this is a question that you’ve been asking yourself lately, you’re not alone. Of course, it’s a question that you’ll ultimately have to answer yourself based on how much you use your installed jailbreak tweaks and how much you’d get out of the new features in iOS 8.3, but the general consensus from jailbreakers is that you’ll most like miss your jailbreak if you update your iPhone.

One Reddit user says that you should “definitely wait. I’m on 8.3 and really really regret upgrading. Battery life is better but you’ll miss your jailbreak more.”

However, other jailbreakers are saying that updating to iOS 8.3 and losing your jailbreak provides a much more stable iOS experience and better battery life overall:

I decided to upgrade my jailbroken IPhone 6 Plus, and I do miss my tweaks, but the amount of fixes and optimization Apple put in the change log was enough to make me upgrade. 8.3 is much more fluid and stable with less bugs and better battery life.”

And while some users hated losing their jailbreaks, updating to iOS 8.3 was really the best choice in the end:

Upgrading to 8.3 sucked [...] but, my WiFi is back to where I would expect it to be on 8.3, and my battery life (already pretty great on the 6+) is unreal.”

So it seems that if you want better battery life and more stable iOS experience on your iPhone, it might be a good idea to update to iOS 8.3 and lose your jailbreak, but if you just can’t tear yourself away from the grasp of Cydia, then it might be a good idea to stay put where you are.

If you do decide to update to iOS 8.3, it’s really easy to unjailbreak and update to the latest version. All it requires is some time and patience, so here’s how to unjailbreak your iPhone.

First off, plug your iPhone into your computer and open up iTunes. Then click on the iPhone icon toward the upper-left corner of the window and click on Restore iPhone. You’ll need to disable Find My iPhone in order to do this, so just simply open up the Settings app on your iPhone and tap on iCloud. From there, toggle off Find My iPhone and enter in your Apple ID password to confirm.

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After you click on Restore iPhone, you’ll be taken through the process of updating your iPhone to the latest version of iOS. It will take a bit of time to download the update and install it, so this is where you can lean back and wait for the update to download. After the update is complete, you’ll be asked if you want to set up your iPhone as a new iPhone or restore from a backup. Be sure to back up your iPhone before you do all of this, that way you can restore from a backup when you get to this screen. After that you’ll be good to go.

iBattz Refuel Invictus iPhone 6 Battery Case Review By Craig Lloyd

With the huge number of iPhone 6 cases and other iPhone 6 accessories that are on the market, there’s one company that doesn’t want to be left out of the competition. iBattz has a new iPhone 6 battery case available that offers one of the largest batteries that we’ve seen with an iPhone 6 battery case, as well as a unique feature that have yet to see in other iPhone 6 battery cases.

iBattz isn’t the most well-known brand when it comes to iPhone accessories — certainly not on par with Mophie or Incipio, but it has released a 3,200mah battery pack that aims to take these other companies head on with their new battery case. The Refuel Invictus, as it’s called, can essentially double the life of the iPhone 6 and then some, but does the overall case impress?

iPhone battery cases have gained massive popularity over the last couple of years, with Mophie leading most of the way. The truth is, iPhone 6 battery life sucks for most users. Some heavy iPhone users can’t get through an entire day on a reasonable charge, and they can’t get near an outlet to charge it up throughout the day. This is where a battery case can come in handy. It allows users to essentially add double the battery life to the iPhone 6, as long as they’re okay with a thicker and heavier case to go with it.

The Refuel Invictus is reasonably priced at $99, especially since it comes with a generous 3,200mAh battery on the inside, beating out Mophie’s new Juice Pack Air by 450mAh, making iBattz’s battery case a better buy on paper, but we’ll have to dig a bit deeper to see if it’s a battery case worth buying.

However, one of the biggest features of the Refuel Invictus is that it comes with a removable battery, which means that you’re not only limited to how much juice the battery case can provide, but rather how many extra battery modules you can carry on your person.

iBattz sells extra 3,200mAh battery modules for $20 a piece, which isn’t bad if you need even extra battery life while on the go. When the battery in the case gets low, simply just swap it out for a fully-charged module and off you go again.

The Refuel Invictus rocks a matte black finish that isn’t anything amazing, but it’s sleek and simple, which many users will appreciate. Plus, the silver black cover (which you can also get in other colors) looks like a brushed aluminum plate, but it’s actually a soft rubberized plastic that provides some amazing grip so that you don’t accidentally drop your iPhone 6.

The overall matte finish gives the case a quality look and feel, which is something that I can’t say with Mophie’s glossy plastic battery cases, which make them look almost like cheap toys.

The case feels relatively thin in the hand, and it probably only doubles the thickness of most iPhone 6 bumper cases, which isn’t that bad. However, the case comes apart in three pieces instead of two pieces that you see in most other battery cases. You have to take off the back plate, and then remove the top piece. From there, you can slide out the phone from the rest of the case. It’s certainly not that bad, especially if you’re going to install the case and hardly ever remove it.

To turn on the battery case and get it going, all you have to do is press on the small button on the bottom of the case for a couple of seconds to get it to turn on. There’s also a battery indicator LED on the back that provides the status of the battery. It’s certainly not the most useful and informative LED light, but it gets the job done.

One downside is that the cutout for the mute switch makes it extremely difficult to access. Instead, we prefer an extender that makes it easier to toggle the switch, but many battery cases don’t have these to begin with, so it’s not really a huge complaint by any means. The other buttons include extenders, which make them really easy to press down.

As far as performance is concerned, the Refuel Invictus recharged my iPhone 6 from around 5% to 100% in a little over two hours, and it still provided another 25% or so when I went to recharge it again, providing a total of 125% of extra battery, which tops iBattz’s advertised recharge of 120%.

As for charging up the battery itself when it became dead, it took about three-and-a-half hours to charge it from close-to-being-dead state to completely full. That’s a long time, but nothing out of the ordinary. Just make sure you give yourself plenty of time if you need to charge it up to 100%.

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In the end, the iBattz Refuel Invictus is a unique iPhone 6 battery case that not only offers the usual features, but also has the ability to swap out batteries. The only thing I really don’t like about it is the installation process for putting your iPhone 6 in the case, but that’s really only something you’ll do once and be done with it. Would I recommend it over Mophie’s new Juice Pack cases? It depends on your preferences. For me, the toggle on/off switch on the Mophie cases are more desirable to me, but if you’re looking for a case where you can replace the battery inside, iBattz really has the only option out there. Plus, the 3,200mAh battery is a nice bonus.

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