Apple releases iOS 7 beta 5 build 11A4449a to developers, list of changes and improvements

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Handhelds, Software

Apple has just released iOS 7 beta 5, which can be found in the Developer Portal right now. iOS 7 beta 5 build 11A4449a works with supported iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models, and is available as an over-the-air update to users already running a previous iOS 7 beta on their devices. If you're already running iOS 7, you can update over-the-air by going into Settings > General > Software Update. Or you can go and grab the necessary download at http://developer.apple.com. Apple originally showed off iOS 7, and released its first beta, at WWDC 2013. The full released will come in the fall.

If you are a paid members of Apple's iOS developer program, here are the links for iOS 7 beta 5 downloads:

• 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 5 (Model A1428)
• iPhone 5 (Model A1429)
• iPhone 4S
• iPhone 4 (GSM Rev A)
• iPhone 4 (GSM)
• iPhone 4 (CDMA)
• iPod touch (5th generation)

We've got a list of changes we've found so far in iOS 7 beta 5, which you can find after the break.

iOS 7 beta 5 changes:

• The Setting app has been redesigned with icons that look similar to app icons, differentiating the different settings
• The power off slider has been redesigned with rounded corners
• Control Center can now be set to be disabled when you are running an app
• You can now pull down on notifications for more info
• In-call icons have been resized, and put in circles
• When booting up your device, the display now matches the color of the face of your device, so white iPhones get a white background with black Apple logo
• Major performance improvements across the board