Apple today released the second beta of iOS 8 to developers, just over two weeks after unveiling the new operating system at its Worldwide Developers Conference. The update, build number 12A4297e, is available through Apple's over-the-air updating system on iOS devices and will also be available via the iOS Dev Center.



MacRumors forum users are tracking new changes and features found in Beta 2 in this thread.

Apple has also released Xcode 6 beta 2, new beta software for the Apple TV (for 3rd gen (+ rev a) only), and OS X Yosemite Update 1.0.

iOS 8 introduces a range of new features, including improved integration with OS X through Continuity, a Health app, Family Sharing features, interactive notifications, a new QuickType Keyboard and improvements to several apps like Safari, Mail, and Messages.

iOS 8 is only available to developers at the current point in time, but it is expected to be released to the public this fall after several additional beta iterations. Based on past history, iOS 8 will likely be released alongside new iPhones, and possibly the much-rumored iWatch.

The second iOS 8 beta includes several tweaks to the operating system, such as a permanent Podcasts app that now comes pre-installed and QuickType for the iPad. Safari is also able to block ads that redirect to the App Store, and there's a new iCloud Photos popup that replaces Photo Stream when the Photos app is opened for the first time. For a full list of changes to iOS 8 in beta 2, make sure to check out our beta 2 tidbits post.

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- iPad Air (Model 1474)

- iPad Air (Model 1475)

- iPad Air (Model 1476)

- iPad mini (Model A1489)

- iPad mini (Model A1490)

- iPad mini (Model A1491)

- iPad (4th generation Model A1458)

- iPad (4th generation Model A1459)

- iPad (4th generation Model A1460)

- iPad mini (Model A1432)

- iPad mini (Model A1454)

- iPad mini (Model A1455)

- iPad Wi-Fi (3rd generation)

- iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (model for ATT)

- iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (model for Verizon)

- iPad 2 Wi-Fi (Rev A)

- iPad 2 Wi-Fi

- iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (GSM)

- iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (CDMA)

- iPhone 5s (Model A1453, A1533)

- iPhone 5s (Model A1457, A1518, A1528, A1530)

- iPhone 5c (Model A1456, A1532)

- iPhone 5c (Model A1507, A1516, A1526, A1529)

- iPhone 5 (Model A1428)

- iPhone 5 (Model A1429)

- iPhone 4S

- iPod touch (5th generation)