14 DAY TRIAL // Apple released today the fifth beta of its upcoming iOS 12.4 mobile operating system for iPhone and iPad, along with new beta versions of the macOS Mojave 10.14.6 and watchOS 5.3 software updates.
The iOS 12.4 beta 5 (16G5056d), macOS Mojave 10.14.6 beta 3 (18G59b), and watchOS 5.3 beta 4 (16U5558b) are now available for download via OTA (Over-the-Air) updates for registered developers with a paid and active Apple Developer account. These new betas come two week after the previous beta versions.
If you're running a previous beta version of iOS 12.4, macOS Mojave 10.14.6, or watchOS 5.3, you should install these new beta versions on your devices dedicated to beta software development as soon as possible. Corresponding public beta versions of iOS 12.4 and macOS 10.14.6 will be available shortly.
The iOS 12.4 beta 5 release resolves an issue for application developers where running an app under the Leaks instrument in iOS 12.2 or higher versions may lead to random numbers of false-positive leaks. On the other hand, the macOS Mojave 10.14.6 beta 3 release resolves an issue that allow newly installed kernel extensions to load properly when no Internet is available.
"The system now registers tickets stapled to installer packages that aren’t scanned by Gatekeeper," reads the release notes. "As a result, newly installed kernel extensions load properly when internet access is unavailable, which can occur if a user launches installation from a local folder or an enterprise uses automated tools to deploy an installer."
New public beta versions of iOS 12.4 and macOS 10.14.6 coming shortly
Those who are using the public beta versions of iOS 12.4 and macOS Mojave 10.14.6 will soon be able to install the iOS 12.4 public beta 5 and macOS Mojave 10.14.6 public beta 3 releases on their devices. We'll let you know when the new public beta versions are available for download with an update to this story.
The final iOS 12.4, macOS Mojave 10.14.6, tvOS 12.4, and watchOS 5.3 releases are expected to land early next month for all supported devices running iOS 12.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.5, tvOS 12.3, and watchOS 5.2. These updates will bring minor performance improvements and various bug fixes.