iOS 14.5 Beta adds new features: Know what's new, download details, release date & more

Apple is w starting to roll out iOS 14.5 beta (first beta) that brings interesting improvements to 14.4 version. new iOS update also ds new features that allow a user to unlock ir iPhone using ir Apple Watch. Apart from this, iOS 14.5 beta downlo will also bring or cool features such as AirPlay support for Fitness+ and App Tracking Transparency feature. So, if you have been wondering about iOS 14.5 beta features and what's new, n here is all you need to kw.

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iOS 14.5 beta features: What’s new?

As we mentioned above, iOS 14.5 beta comes with a lot of improvements, especially when you compare it to iOS 14.4 version. new iOS update also introduces us to three much-awaited beta features :

App Tracking Transparency

Apple has been very vocal about this specific feature because it will boost user privacy for iPhone users. In simple words, an iPhone device will require applications to seek permissions before tracking your activities outside  app, such as across or apps or websites. As many users will be aware of how system works for all apps, this new protocol ded by Apple won't block such practices inste it will seek permission requiring informed consent. 

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AirPlay 2 support for Fitness+

AirPlay 2 is w available on various devices apart from Apple products. However, new Fitness+ subscription service was t available for AirPlay 2. But, iOS 14.5 Beta has finally solved problem, and w users can stream workouts from ir iPhone or iP to any AirPlay 2 supported device including or Smart TVs. However, real-time metrics will t be seen on screen.

Unlock iPhone with Apple Watch

While Apple promotes Face ID screen lock, some find it difficult due to constant mask-wearing rm for COVID-19 global pandemic. So, iOS 14.5 and watchOS 7.4 will w help you with ar option. Users can unlock ir iPhones automatically wearing an unlocked Apple Watch. However, you will have to enable feature manually. All you need to do is first wear your Apple Watch and follow below-given steps -

• Go to Settings and select Face ID & Passcode 
• w, enable Unlock with Apple Watch toggle.

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iOS 14.5 beta downlo details

• Go to developer.apple.com on your iPhone.
• on  "Discover" tab.
• on  operating system buttons in bar near top of screen.
• Tap Downlo.
• Log in with your developer account's username and password.
• Go to iOS 14 beta section and tap  downlo. This will start process of downloing iOS beta software profile on your iPhone.
• Tap Close.
• Open Settings.
• Tap Profile Downloed.
• Tap Install. You may need to enter your Passcode.
• Agree to Consent form and press Install once in upper right corner, and once at bottom of screen.
• Press Restart to apply changes to your iPhone.

To install beta itself, just visit system preferences.

• Launch Settings from your Home screen, tap on General, n tap on Software Update.
• Once update appears, tap on Downlo and Install.
• Enter your Passcode.
• Tap Agree to Terms and Conditions.
• Tap Agree again to confirm.

iOS 14.5 beta release date

iOS 14.5 Beta (1st beta) has been released by Apple and users who wish to downlo it can visit developer p. But, Apple suggests you do t run 14.5 Beta on any critical device as final release for general public is due and date hasn't been anunced yet. 

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