[Update 2] iOS 8 Beta 5 Released Today - Take A Look Here At What's New

Just today nosotros made a list of the updates that Apple tree is planning to innovate with iOS 8. iOS viii is expected to come up with several game changers to the platform such as third political party keyboard apps and improved accessibility options. Well folks Apple tree just released beta 5 for iOS 8 today and at present nosotros're able to take a expect at what new features come with it. The changes are pocket-size every bit compared to previous ones just are nevertheless there. So lets offset.

1. Health App Updated.

In beta 5 of iOS eight several changes have been introduced to the health app. First of all, Spirometry has been added to the HealthKit. For those of you who don't know, Spirometry is primarily concerned with lung office such as amount and speed of air entering and leaving the organ. Secondly, the Health App itself has received icon updates for body data. A new option allowing export of wellness data has too been introduced.

Some other choice lets you see your medical ID on the lock screen. In that location's besides a new wellness panel in privacy settings.

two. SMS Relay.

With iOS 8 Apple has introduced SMS Relay. Through SMS Relay yous will now exist prompted when other devices running iOS viii or Bone 10 Yosemite try to access your messages. SMS relay is a role of new features which let iPads and Macs make phone calls and transport text messages.

three. New icons and options for iCloud.

iCloud also sees several updates in iOS 8 beta 5. A new option lets you download and proceed originals on iCloud Photo. In addition to this, a new selection called optimize iPhone Storage lets you lot keep low resolution copies on your iPhone while storing the loftier resolution ones on the iCloud.

Icons for iCloud Drive, Keychain and Fill-in in iCloud also receive updates.

4. Quick Type Push button Update With Predictive Text.

In iOS viii Beta 3, to turn off predictive text you had to admission the Settings bill of fare first. With iOS 8 beta five, this becomes a directly office of the keyboard with an icon next to the mic icon beside the spacebar. By pressing and belongings this icon y'all tin turn Quick Blazon/predictive text on or off direct from the keyboard.

5. Brightness Slider Not A Function Of Wallpaper In Settings

In iOS 8 beta 4 yous could admission the brightness slider from wallpaper options in Settings. That's no longer the case in beta 5 where the pick is now bachelor but in Display And Brightness section of Settings.

6. Wi-Fi Calling Updated With Carrier Logo.

iOS viii brings with it Wi Fi calling on supported carriers. With iOS 8 beta 5 you will now know whether yous're on a supported carrier with the utilize of an updated logo which appears next to the wi fi icon in the top bar.

This list is by no ways exhausted. We'll continue you updated as nosotros keep on spotting new features on the iOS 8 beta 5. If we've missed anything then do let us know in the comments section. Savor!

Update: Oh and it also looks like the iTunes logo is scarlet on the restore screen on iOS eight beta 5. Thank you Jose on iPhonehacks!

Update two: In iOS 8 beta 5, notifications for new downloads bachelor through iTunes seasons pass are now present. Previously, users received notifications through e-mail. Courtesy appleinsider.