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:

It's now possible to create a security question for iCloud accounts

Calendar synchronization issue fixed

MobileMe local contacts removed

Apps that require access to the Camera Roll now work properly

Calendar Notification Center alerts

If any content doesn't sync with iTunes, a pop-up will notify users

Forwarding emails with attachments now works

OpenGL extensions have been modified, could result in iOS games crashing

FaceTime icon in Settings app

Assistive Touch is faster

Tritone sound has been altered slightly

Notifications for friends' birthdays

Power hungry background VoIP apps are terminated automatically

Bug with the way banner-style notifications are displayed

Big regarding setting a background image from the Photos app has now been fixed

Photo sync issues, Apple suggests users re-sync

Personal Hotspot issues

Wi-Fi Sync now enabled for Windows users

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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