Apple has today released the eighth version of its iOS 5 beta to developers. This new version is the Gold Master or GM build of iOS 5, this is usually the final version before official release of an iOS version.
iOs 5 is set to be released next week onWednesday, October 12th.
The iOs 5 beta build is version 9A334. Apple has also released Xcode 4.2 Gold Master build 4D199 to developers.
The iOS 5 beta is available for download now on theApple Developersite. Note that Apple requires that you have a developer account and a device registered on the site in order to download and install iOS 5.
This new version of iOS 5 contains features of iOS likeiMessages,Twitter,Setup and Notification Center,iCloudandalerts. It also contains theSiri assistant featureannounced today, but that is compatible only withApple’s iPhone 4S, a new device being released on October 14th and available for pre-order on October 7th.
Story byMatthew Panzarino
Matthew Panzarino was Managing Editor at TNW. He’s no longer with the company, but you can follow him on Twitter.(show all)Matthew Panzarino was Managing Editor at TNW. He’s no longer with the company, but you can follow him onTwitter.
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