Apple released iOS 15 Beta 5 to public beta testers on Wednesday. The update brings a host of improvements, especially in the battery life department. Also, the general performance has been enhanced ever so slightly in the update. The official release notes are here.
The update weighs 911.3 MB on our 2020 iPhone SE. Apple has quietly tweaked the Weather app icon by adding depth to the same which reminds us of the macOS icons.
To update the beta software on your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Software Update. On that note, the official release of iOS 15 is nearing with an expected rollout to begin in September.
What’s noticeably new in iOS 15 Public Beta 5?
- The Weather icon has been spiced up with more depth and a darker shade.
- New splash screen for Maps, Home app, and Photos highlighting the iOS 15 features.
- If you still aren’t aware, iOS 15 allows users to find their iPhone even when it is switched off or offline, thanks to the Find My Network. A new option called “iPhone findable after Power Off” is available below the slide to power off option.
- The design of the notification icon while in Focus mode has been ever so slightly tweaked.