Apple has been forced to temporarily halt the development of the next version of its iPhone software and macOS 15, along with many other programs, after software engineers at the company experienced some bugs.
According to the company, the software developers, who work on the operating systems for Apple devices, had an unusual week when their boss, Craig Federighi, asked the team to stop working on all new features for a week and focus on eliminating all bugs during this period. According to ‘Mark Gurman’ from Bloomberg, Apple has completed the initial release of the upcoming operating systems for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and has named iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 ‘Crystal,’ while macOS 15 has been named ‘Glow.’ Typically, after completing the first release of a software update, Apple engineers begin working on the second major event. However, this year, the company decided to postpone the start of the second major release to focus on software repair, and halted the development of new features for an entire week. Despite the temporary halt, Gurman indicates that future releases of iOS, macOS, and other operating systems will be released as scheduled, during the developer conference, in June of the following year, according to the ‘Gadgets Now’ website.”
In the backdrop of this development pause, Apple has been consistently adding new features across its platforms aimed at enhancing user experience and expanding functionality. For instance, with recent updates to iOS, Apple introduced features such as redesigned widgets on the home screen, an App Library for better app organization, improved Siri capabilities, and enhanced privacy features. The Messages and Maps apps received significant updates, and a new translation app was included. Apple also introduced App Clips, which allows users to use a small part of an app as needed without downloading the entire application.
For macOS, recent updates have brought a complete redesign with a cleaner and more streamlined user interface, including new icons and a new control center. Apple’s transition to its own silicon chips has been a significant change, enabling iOS and iPadOS apps to run natively on macOS for the first time. Other notable features include updates to Safari with improved performance and privacy, and a new focus on continuity features that enhance the integration between macOS and iOS devices.
The focus on fixing bugs highlights Apple’s commitment to providing a stable and refined user experience, even if it means delaying the introduction of new features. The mention of future releases still being on schedule suggests that Apple is confident in its ability to address these issues without impacting the overall timeline significantly.
