The recent launch of iOS 6.1 and the quick untethered jailbreak Evasi0n for iOS 6 devices has probably pushed Apple to quickly seed the new beta version of its mobile firmware to developers. iOS developers are now offered to download iOS 6.1.1 beta 1 firmware which brings changes to Maps application for Japan. We are not developers, still it seems that the main feature of the new beta seeded by the Cupertino-based company is map enhancements for just one country. We all know that Apple wishes to improve its capitalization on the international level, and this upgrade is how the company wishes to achieve its goal.

About iOS 6.1.1 beta Features

What does Apple offer in the new beta? Reports state that Apple Maps application gets better pronunciation of Japanese roads for turn-by-turn voice directions, navigation to highways and not narrow roads, indications about toll roads, labels for intersections, interchanges and various ramps, subway lines, traffic lights, etc. Freeway color has been changed to green. iOS 6.1.1 beta 1 Maps app also has updated icons for hospitals, important Japanese buildings [for example, Japan Imperial Palace, Tokyo Station and Tokyo Tower], post offices, etc.

Where to Download iOS 6.1.1 beta 1 IPSW

Developers are able to get iOS 6.1.1 beta 1 by logging into their account at the iOS Dev Center. Remember that you should get the version of firmware for your particular device: iPad mini, iPhone, iPod touch or iPad. It is important to get the correct iOS for the gadget you have. The most unusual thing about this release is that it has been offered so soon after the public iOS 6.1 launch. This is not ordinary for Apple to seed new builds to developers when the company presented its public firmware not so long ago. Note: If you have jailbroken your iOS 6 gadget using evasi0n jailbreak tool, you should not upgrade to the new beta.