Coming two weeks after the last iOS beta, which contained several visual tweaks and changes to Settings.app, Apple has released iOS 8 beta 5 build 12A4345d to developers. Besides the usual mix of bug fixes and improvements, there are likely to be multiple UI tweaks and other noticeable changes. Apple has more details in beta 5’s release notes.
We’re currently installing the beta and will be updating this post with any changes we find. If you find any changes from the previous beta, be sure to email us at tips@idownloadblog.com or leave a comment below, preferably with a screenshot of the modification…
New in iOS 8 beta 5:
New sound after a voice message is sent in Messages
Home Data renamed to HomeKit in Settings > Privacy
Minor sorting method change in Settings > General > Restrictions
Spirometry data types have been added to HealthKit
Swiping down to open Spotlight is much faster
New Spotlight blur on older devices
Brightness controls have been removed from Wallpaper settings panel
Privacy settings for Health
“T-Mobile Wi-Fi” carrier name
New icons for iCloud, iCloud Family Sharing, iCloud Drive, Backup, and Keychain
Continuity SMS sync now called SMS Relay, can be enabled/disabled
Option to Export Health Data in Health.app
“Last Updated” information for iCloud sync in Photos
“Predictive” toggle in the keyboard switcher
Option to Optimize iPhone Storage or Download and Keep Originals, Pause for 1 Day option removed
Photos app now displays the location where the photo was taken above the photo
iOS restore screen now uses a red iTunes icon