Apple is releasing another software update in less than two weeks!
The releases of the official versions of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, visionOS 2 and tvOS 18 are not going well at all. In this case, complaints on the software side have become recurrent. Thus, in addition to errors in the Messages application and “ghost touches” in iOS, the problems of the beta version of HomePod 18.1 are added to the list of things that Apple must solve for its users.
While it is normal to expect bugs in the beta version of any operating system and thus identify and fix problems before an official release, in this case, the HomePod 18.1 beta 2 has been overtaken. And the fact is that a critical error in this software has seriously affected the operation of the HomePods.
Apple pulls HomePod 18.1 beta 2 after blocking multiple devices
After it was reported that HomePod 18.1 beta 2 had bricked several devices, The version with build number 22J5552d is no longer available for download for users.
Affected users can revert to the previous beta version, which works without errors. But The recommendation is to wait for a response from Appleespecially since the new features of the HomePod 18.1 are unknown
On September 16, after the iPadOS 18 failure caused some iPad Pro models with the M4 chip to stop working, Apple decided to pull the update from the latest generation of 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pros. According to a significant percentage of users, their computers stopped working during the iPadOS 18 installation process.
Removing HomePod 18.1 from beta 2 is a wise decision that shows that Apple is willing to take steps to protect its users. However, This episode reminds us that beta versions always carry risk. And If you are not a specialist user, it is better to wait for the official version to be released.
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