Two weeks after the second developer beta, Apple has released iOS 11.3 beta 3 for registered developers to test on iPhone and iPad. We’ll dig in to the new version and detail changes below.

See our hands-on video with the original beta below:

  • iPod touch support returns with iOS 11.3 beta 3
  • No more signs of AirPlay 2 for now
  • iOS 11.3 beta no longer attempts to pair HomePods in stereo mode
  • Deleting Messages now have a finished warning dialogue (H/T Duy)

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Notes and Known Issues

General

New Issues

  • After updating a device to iOS 11.3 beta 3 the host computer may not recognize the device.

Workaround: Restart the the iOS device and reconnect to the host computer. Resolved Issues

  • iOS 11.3 beta 3 now supports iPod touch (6th generation).

iBooks

Resolved Issues

  • Managed books now open reliably in iBooks. (37124818)

MediaPlayer

  • The startItem property of MPMusicPlayerMediaItemQueueDescriptorAPI isno longer ignored. (33567879)

Messages

  • Messages threads should no longer have a delay when opened. (35394897)

Music

  • Using Music with VoiceOver or Switch Control should now work as expected. (36998727)

WiFi

  • If you experienced any issues on iOS 11.3 beta 2 or earlier of Wi-Fi not connecting automatically, dropping off, or disconnecting unexpectedly, please go to Settings -> WiFi, tap the Information button (i) next to the network name, and verify that the Auto-Join switch is on. (36559685)