Apple releases iOS 7 beta 5 – here are the changes

iOS 7 beta 5 main

After more than a week of previous beta’s release Apple has today seeded iOS 7 beta 5 to its community of registered developers. Just like Beta 4 this one also brings several changes to the design and adds many improvements to the mobile operating system. The update has been released for all supported models of iPhone, iPad and iPod touch and is available through OTA. Along with iOS 7 beta 5 Apple has also released new Xcode 5 preview to developers.

Here are some of the most notable changes iOS 7 beta 5 brings to iOS 7.

Apple has added new icons in the settings.app replacing the simpler blue ones.

ios 7 beta 5 icons settings

 

Apple has added a new option that will allow users to disable the Control Center feature while they are in apps. This is a particularly useful option as the Control Center could be disturbing for users while playing games or using gesture heavy apps.

control center apps settings

 

Continuing the trend of improving iOS 7 visually Apple has also changed how power slider looks. In the previous beta it changed the way incoming call buttons used to look.

power off ios 7 button

 

Other changes added in iOS 7 beta 5 include:

  • New Twitter icon
  • Easier way to access Camera.app from the lockscreen
  • Option to pull down a banner notification
  • New buttons for call screen
  • New effects across the system
  • Other improvements and enhancements across different parts of the OS.
Disclosure: iOSHacker may receive a commission if you purchase products through our affiliate links. For more visit our privacy policy page.
Total
0
Shares
Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Previous Article

iOS 7 will allow users to 'improve Maps' by sharing information about frequently visited places

Next Article

Get taste of iOS 7 with Aero weather app for iPhone