iOS 5 Beta 4: From OTA Updates To Documents In The Cloud - Here Are The Changes

Apple recently released the fourth beta version of iOS 5, which made a variety of changes to the software update. Fortunately for you, we've compiled a list of everything that's new in iOS 5 beta 4. Hopefully, some of these great features will make their way into the final version of the software update. First, we'll talk you through the main changes, then we'll list minor changes at the bottom of the post. Support for over-the-air software updates A key feature Apple has enabled in iOS 5 beta 4 is over-the-air (OTA) software updates. This means that iOS device owners can download the software update without connecting their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to a computer. It's a great feature, and something that will remain in the final version of iOS 5 - for "delta" updates only. Major updates (iOS 5, iOS 6 etc.), will require the iOS device to be plugged into a computer. Documents in the cloud Apple has now activated "Documents in the cloud," an iCloud feature that syncs documents between different iOS devices. We haven't had chance to test this feature out ourselves, so stay tuned - we'll let you know how it works very soon. Here's a list of minor changes made in the software update:

1. It's now possible to create a security question for iCloud accounts
2. Calendar synchronization issue fixed
3. MobileMe local contacts removed
4. Apps that require access to the Camera Roll now work properly
5. Calendar Notification Center alerts
6. If any content doesn't sync with iTunes, a pop-up will notify users
7. Forwarding emails with attachments now works
8. OpenGL extensions have been modified, could result in iOS games crashing
9. FaceTime icon in Settings app
10. Assistive Touch is faster
11. Tritone sound has been altered slightly
12. Notifications for friends' birthdays
13. Power hungry background VoIP apps are terminated automatically
14. Bug with the way banner-style notifications are displayed
15. Big regarding setting a background image from the Photos app has now been fixed
16. Photo sync issues, Apple suggests users re-sync
17. Personal Hotspot issues
18. Wi-Fi Sync now enabled for Windows users
19. Bug fixed - images now displayed in the order they were taken

We'll be adding more features once they've been discovered. In the meantime, if you've come across anything yourself, feel free to post it in the comments. Thanks to the team over at iSpazio (Google Translate) for their massive list of changes.

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