iOS 14 beta 5 now available to download for developers

[Jacob Siegal]

• Apple rolled out the iOS 14 beta 5 and iPadOS 14 beta 5 for developers on Tuesday.
• Now that public betas are rolling out as well, everyone with an iOS or iPadOS device can try the new software and all of the features that Apple is adding this fall.
• iOS 14 is a massive update packed with hundreds of new features that you can read about right here — some highlights include home screen widgets, new Compact UI features, an App Library with all of your installed apps, and the redesigned Messages app.

Apple has already announced that the iPhone 12 will launch later than usual this year due to the pandemic, but that isn't stopping the company from rolling out regular beta releases for the software that will ship with the new hardware. Two weeks after seeding the fourth developer beta, Apple started rolling out the fifth beta for iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 on Tuesday, likely fixing issues with the operating system and adding new features.

iOS 14 developer beta 4 added a few features of notes, including support for Exposure Notification, the return of 3D Touch, and a new TV widget. Once Apple shares the release notes for beta 5, we'll list them here.

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