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Apple to delay the major features on iOS 12 to 2019; will focus on improving security, reliability and performance first

Apple will also be focusing on prioritising work to make iPhones more responsive and less prone to the cause customer support issues.

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Tech2 News Staff|Jan 31, 2018, 16:16:09 IST
Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference brings new software and technology updates each year. The company is planning to focus on addressing performance and quality related issues which will delay the release of the iOS 12 in 2019.Apple-iOS-11-825px

According to a report by Axios, Apple will delay few of the features including a refresh of the home screen, in-car user interface, photo-editing, picture-taking and updates related to photo capture to the next year. Apple has been criticised for several security issues and instability spotted on the iOS 11. The company was also criticised for slowing down the iPhones with older batteries.The company will bring few new features including improvements in augmented reality, digital health and parental control, the website reported.Apple will also be focusing 'on prioritising work to make iPhones more responsive and less prone to cause customer support issues.'The report mentioned that the software head Craig Federighi announced the revised plan to employees at a meeting earlier this month.Another report on MacRumors mentions that the macOS will also be affected, but to a lesser degree. The software updates on macOS too will include improvement instead of introducing new features.The website also mentioned that watchOS or tvOS will not be affected.Apple is also planning to integrate its iOS and MacOS to create one user experience.

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First Published:Jan 31, 2018, 16:08:55 IST
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