iOS 11 Beta 5 LANDS: Go Download It Now!

Richard Goodwin 08/08/2017 - 10:20am

Apple has released the fifth beta of iOS 11 – and you can download it right now!

Apple has now released the fifth beta of iOS 11, which is now available to download for all those in Apple’s early access program.

As always, beta builds of software are never 100% stable. Downloading it and running on you daily driver could have adverse affects on your iPhone or iPad, so proceed with caution.

Having said that, most builds these days – especially advanced ones – tend to be pretty reliable. I’ve downloaded them in the past and never had any issues.

iOS 11 beta 5 is available for the following handsets:

• iPhone 7
• iPhone 7 Plus
• iPhone 6s
• iPhone 6s Plus
• iPhone 6
• iPhone 6 Plus
• iPhone SE
• iPhone 5s
• 12.9-inch iPad Pro 2nd generation
• 12.9-inch iPad Pro 1st generation
• 10.5-inch iPad Pro
• 9.7-inch iPad Pro
• iPad Air 2
• iPad Air
• iPad 5th generation
• iPad mini 4
• iPad mini 3
• iPad mini 2
• iPod touch 6th generation

Below are ALL the changes found inside iOS 11 beta 5 via Mac Rumors:

• Messages in iCloud - Apple's iCloud Messages feature, which allows iMessages to be stored in iCloud to free up space on an iOS or Mac device, has been removed in iOS 11 beta 5. Apple says the feature will be re-released in a future update to iOS 11, suggesting there are no plans to add it back to the version of iOS 11 that will launch in September alongside new iOS devices. It's not clear why the iCloud Messages feature has been removed or exactly when it'll come back.
• Control Center Music Icon - The Music app in the Control Center has been redesigned with a new pulsating indicator that lists nearby audio sources like AirPods, speakers, and AirPlay devices. When the indicator is tapped, it opens up a list of sources that can be quickly selected, making it easier to connect to audio devices or AirPlay content to a television.
• Settings - The icon for the Settings app has been tweaked. Instead of a gray background, it has a black background, making the gears more prominent.
• Camera - The icon for the Camera app has also been subtly tweaked, introducing a simpler design that does away with the two lines that used to be present.
• Screen Recording - When recording your iPhone or iPad screen, the indicator bar that lets you know recording is taking place is now red instead of blue, making it more prominent.

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