![]() We were interested to see that Apple is calling the update “iOS 12” and not “HomePod 12” or “homeOS 12.” It’s possible that the device from which you initiate the installation may need to be running iOS 12. We had no early access to the HomePod update that Apple just released, but after some quick installation and testing, there doesn’t seem to be any reason to wait. You can also install it through iTunes, but we recommend the over-the-air update instead due to Apple’s waning interest in iTunes. Once you’ve backed up to iCloud and iTunes (read the referenced article for why we say “and”), install iOS 12 by going to Settings > General > Software Update and tapping Download and Install. iOS 12 varies in size by device: we’ve seen it range from 1.35 GB on a 10.5-inch iPad Pro to 2.26 GB on an iPhone 5s. When you are ready to upgrade, first read “ Get Ready for iOS 12 by Backing Up, Cleaning Up, and Updating Apps” (10 September 2018). But do install iOS 12 before too long, since otherwise you’ll be at risk for newly discovered security vulnerabilities that Apple doesn’t fix for older iOS versions. A few months later, the company usually issues a feature update that will probably be version iOS 12.1. During that time, Apple will likely release a few bug fix updates like iOS 12.0.1 and 12.0.2. If you’re change-averse, there’s no harm-apart from reduced performance and not taking advantage of new and enhanced features like Screen Time and Do Not Disturb-in waiting a few more weeks, or even a month or two. If any widespread issues affect the iOS community, we’ll be sure to pass on the details. That said, you’ve been waiting this long, so what’s another week or two? We recommend holding off on installing iOS 12 for a bit, just to make sure no pressing problems crop up. Josh Centers devoted his summer to Take Control of iOS 12, so you can read that for the full rundown on what’s new and necessary. One TidBITS Talk reader said it solved his iOS 11 battery problems. ![]() We’ve heard from readers with older devices that its performance improvements have given a new lease on life to the iPhone 5s, iPad Air, and the like. Several of us here at TidBITS have been using iOS 12 betas all summer, and it has been a largely positive experience. However, if you generally fall on the cautious side, or if you can’t risk your devices not working perfectly, here’s our advice on when you should think about installing these new versions. ![]() Should you drop everything and download the updates immediately? If you’re an unrepentant early adopter, like many of us here at TidBITS, the answer is, “Obviously!” More power to you! May your downloads be quick and your backups be recent. We’re assuming that the company will stick to its plan to push out macOS 10.14 Mojave next week on September 24th. #1662: New Macs, 12 top OS features for 2023, vertical tabs in Web browsers, watchOS 9.5.1Īs promised at its special event last week, Apple today released iOS 12, watchOS 5, and tvOS 12.#1663: Exploring the Apple Vision Pro, 12 more OS features coming in 2023, new Apple service features, Apollo shuts down.#1664: Real system requirements for OS 2023, beware Siri creating alarms instead of timers.#1665: Important OS security updates, abusive Web notifications, solve myopia with an iPhone, Self Service Repair. ![]()
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