iOS 9.3 Beta 7 Released! New Features Review

**A Detailed Review of iOS 9.3 Beta 7**

As an enthusiast of all things Apple and jailbreaking, I am excited to share my observations on iOS 9.3 beta 7, which is now in its general availability state. The fact that this firmware is the foundation for a potential jailbreak release makes it even more significant. If we do get a jailbreak, having iOS 9.3 as the base firmware would be a fantastic upgrade, especially since it would mean skipping the buggy 9.2 and 9.2.1 versions.

My observations on iOS 9.3 are generally positive, with smoother animations, even in areas that don't necessarily require them. The iPhone 6s is a great example of this improvement, as Apple has worked hard to optimize its animations. In particular, the animation on older phones like the 4S and 5S will notice the most improvement when upgrading to iOS 9.3.

To demonstrate this, I'll be doing a full speed comparison on these older models, so stay tuned for that in a future article. For now, let's dive into the details of what's new and improved in iOS 9.3 beta 7.

**Speed Comparison**

I've taken a geekbench test before and after to compare the performance of iOS 9.3 beta 7 with its predecessor, iOS 9.2.1. The results are interesting, with iOS 9.3 beta 7 showing a slight improvement in score. Here's what I found:

* Before: iOS 9.2.1

* After: iOS 9.3 Beta 7

**Beta 6 vs. Beta 7**

It's worth noting that the performance difference between beta 6 and beta 7 is quite noticeable, even with just a small margin of improvement. This suggests that Apple has been working hard to squash bugs and improve overall stability in the latest builds.

**Bug Fixing and Stability**

In addition to speed improvements, iOS 9.3 beta 7 also addresses several bug fixes and stability issues. One issue that still persists is the laggy animation when rotating sideways. I was surprised to find this bug still present in the latest beta 7, especially since it was patched earlier with beta 6.

However, Apple has now re-enabled the bypass that allowed users to access certain features like photos and contacts more easily. This bypass was removed from iOS 9.2.1, but it's back in beta 7. The bug fix involves making sure the user is within the phone app before accessing certain features.

**Conclusion**

Overall, iOS 9.3 beta 7 seems to be a solid update that addresses several stability and performance issues. While there are still some bugs present, the improvements made are significant and should provide a better overall experience for users. With the final release of iOS 9.3 expected on March 21st, I'll be doing another speed test soon to provide further insights into its performance.

In conclusion, if you're on iOS 9.3 beta 7, enjoy it while it lasts, as the final release should bring several bug fixes and improvements. Stay tuned for my next article where I'll share my findings from a full speed comparison of this firmware with some older models.