Here's everything that is new in today's iOS 9 beta 5 release for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. All the changes are detailed with screenshots.
Alongside the developer beta 5 of iOS 9, Apple has also released third public beta of iOS 9 for those who are enrolled in Apple's Public Beta Program. Both seeds from today carry the same build number 13A4325c, which means both releases are identical but are pushed through different channels.
It's fair to say that Microsoft has fully embraced the existence of the Apple Watch from initial launch. Owners of Apple's precise and beautiful timepiece have been able to interact with a number of Microsoft apps pretty much from day one. The software giant has now shown its clearest indication yet that it will continue to develop cutting-edge software that's compatible with the Apple Watch by releasing an upgrade to its popular Microsoft Outlook email app which brings extended compatibility for the wrist-worn gadget.
Apple has today released an updated version of TestFlight, meaning developers can finally start testing iOS 9 and watchOS 2 apps on real hardware. While the update stops just short of allowing developers to publish apps to external beta testers, today's update is a welcome addition, and one that is a sign that Apple is edging ever nearer to iOS 9 and watchOS 2 releases.
Apple has continued to develop and evolve its Beats 1 radio station with a new update that will surely appeal to lovers of the station. A new Replay feature has been rolled out as part of an apparent stealth platform update that lets listeners catch up on specific segments of broadcasts that may have been missed. As you know, Beats 1 is an "always on" radio station broadcasting around the world, so it stands to reason that certain users in certain territories will occasionally miss out on content that they would've loved to listen to. The Beats 1: Replay feature should go some way to resolving that issue.
If you're struggling between the elegance of a beautifully made swiss timepiece and the intelligent functionality of an Apple Watch, then prepare for a reprieve from that internal fight. A new luxury watch by the world-famous Nico Gerard, manages to combine a family tradition of Swiss-made innovation and uncompromised luxury with Apple's modern take on the timepiece by infusing the two together into one beautiful, albeit extremely expensive, wrist-worn product.
Apple's iMessage, like so many other instant messaging solutions, sends read receipts to those who have sent you messages. The idea is that everyone can see when their messages have been read by the receiving party which should mean you no longer have to wonder whether your message was received or not. It's a great feature, but it can have its problems.
All of the recent Apple speculation may have been focused on the upcoming iPhone 6s, and rightly so in all honesty, but now it's the turn of the iMac to receive some attention. Prominent analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities is back once again, this time with the prediction that Apple will imminently unveil a refreshed iMac range with an array of improvements, including a host of display upgrades, as well as potentially integrating Intel's latest desktop processors.
Can you handle yet more information pertaining to Apple's upcoming iPhone 6s? A new set of photo and video renders have provided us with the best look yet of Apple's next-generation iPhone. The renders also manage to provide us with some additional information that hasn't been previously discussed in any great detail and raises the excitement levels for Apple's new smartphone ahead of a potential release this coming September.
Rumors have it that the Apple's next generation smartphone dubbed as the 'iPhone 6s' and the 'iPhone 6s Plus' are expected to be integrated with Force Touch technology, which was first introduced in the Apple Watch, followed by the 12-inch MacBook and select MacBook Pro models. Force Touch could be one of the hallmark features in the next flagship smartphone by Apple which everyone is looking forward to.
