iOS 5 is known for its system-wide Twitter integration, but according to a developer who's tested the Beta 1 out, the new iOS also integrates with other social networks, such as Facebook, Flickr, LinkedIn and yes, even MySpace.
A feature that many iOS users wished for (and finally had their wishes heard on Monday) was wireless sync, which was introduced at last in iOS 5, on Monday. It has now surfaced that Apple essentially ripped off the idea from a UK-based University graduate, who released a similar app on Cydia last year.
Just recently, we have reported that the first beta of iOS had been successfully jailbroken. Now, Redsn0w, one of the most well-known jailbroken tools by the iPhone Dev-Team, has been updated (for Mac only) to work with iOS 5. As of yet, only tethered jailbreak is possible, meaning that you have to connect the device to a computer when powering it on, in order to boot it into a jailbroken state.
If you use FaceTime often, you're probably familiar with how frustrating it is to have to get on a Wi-Fi network in order to use the service. According to reports, that's not the case with iOS 5 beta, which also allows FaceTime over 3G.
iPhone 3GS and 3rd-gen iPod touch users around the world were relieved when Apple confirmed that the recently-announced iOS 5 would support the aging handset, after a reputable analyst took the time to state publicly that there would be a slim chance that the 3GS would work with iOS 5. Yes, iOS 5 will almost work perfectly (and fast) on Apple's 2009 phone, but with a few limitations of its own.
Apple is bringing Full HD 1080p (1920x1080) playback to iOS devices with iOS 5 this fall, reports 9to5Mac. Previously, iTunes wouldn’t allow syncing of 1080p video files but with the current developer version, it does allow 1080p video syncing. This feature will be available to the masses this fall when iOS 5 releases to the general public.
If you're thinking of applying a tethered jailbreak on your iOS 5 device, your dreams might be shattered, if what Stefan Esser, the guy who previously developed jailbreak exploits for iOS 4.3.x, has been told is to be believed.
According to people snooping through Apple's iOS 5 beta, new iPhones and iPads are currently being tested by the company. Interestingly, no mention of a next generation iPod touch was found, however.
If you desperately want to get your hands on iOS 5 beta but aren't willing to pay for an Apple developer account, there's a way to get around the activation process. Kudos to Mert Erdir, a young Turkish developer, who beat thousands of developers at figuring out a fix.
Chances are you were glued to the various live blogs of yesterday's WWDC keynote just as we were, watching and waiting for what new hotness his Steveliness would bestow upon us. While we got oodles and oodles of new toys and features, there was a section of the Apple community sat patiently waiting to see if their older devices would get to join in all the fun. Well, it turns out 3GS, owners and above will get almost everything iPhone 4 owners get. But, NOT everything.
