Apple has released a second beta of iOS 5.1 with build 9B5127c for iPad and iPhone app developers, with the latest update enabling deletion of pics synced to the iCloud Photo Stream. The second beta version is now available to subscribers of the iOS developer program.

One of the major updates in the latest beta is the ability to automatically delete photos from Photo Stream when they are deleted on the iPhone by a user. Currently, if a picture is deleted from the iPhone then it is not removed from the iCloud.

The second beta version of iOS 5.1 beta is compatible with the Apple’s iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 2, iPad, and third- and fourth-generation iPod touch.

Apple has released the first beta of iOS 5.1 to iPad and iPhone app developers in late November.

Apple has released a new beta version of iOS 5 to iPad and iPhone app developers. The iOS 5.0.1 is intended to fix battery issues currently plaguing in some iPhone 4S. Further, the new beta is also expected to fix a number of other issues.

Apple launched iPhone 4S in first week of October. But, barely within a month of its release, some iPhone 4S owners complained of battery problems particularly rapid drainage.

The iOS 5.0.1 will add multitasking gestures on the iPad, fix bugs in the iCloud, improve features in Siri for Australian users and will also contain security improvements.

Australian users of iPhone 4S have been complaining on Siri- the voice recognition software-not working properly on their phones. The latest beta is expected to solve the issue. Similarly, iPad owners will welcome the arrival of multitasking gestures on their devices as it will make navigating on the device and switching between the apps fast and easy.

However, there have been a few reports of iPhone application developers facing trouble activating their devices with the latest beta.

Apple has notified out to iPad and iPhone app developers that iTunes Match music libraries in iCloud will be wiped on October 27th. The communiqué advises iPhone developers to turn off iTunes Match on their devices during that period. iOS app developers are also advised to maintain a backup of all their iTunes content although chances of their content being lost is very slim.

Apple has done a similar deletion exercise in iTunes Match library on September 26, 2011. It is widely believed that the current wipe out process is in preparation for public release of iTunes Match. Earlier scheduled to launch alongside iOS 5, the iTunes Match service is expected to be released in a few days.

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Apple will hold “Let’s talk iPhone” event today and true to its style it is keeping all its cards close to its chest. Majority opinion suggests that it will unveil its next generation iPhone or (as called) iPhone 5 in the event. For almost a year, the mobile industry has witnessed unprecedented rumors and speculations-right from the iPhone 5 release date to the features it will bring. Will Apple release two iPhones? Will the new iPhone 5 support Near Field Communications? These and many such questions have been debated and discussed ad nauseum. And, all or most of it will be answered today.

Apple is widely expected to release its next-generation iPhone (it may be iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, or both as speculated in some circles). The event may also discuss software and services such as iOS 5 and iCloud. There are also rumors that Facebook may launch its iPad application.

Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal reports the US carrier Sprint is betting heavily on the iPhone, and has got into a nearly $20 billion agreement with Apple.

So let’s wait for a few hours. And see what Apple offers this time…

A few days ahead of its iPhone music event, Cupertino based Apple has released a new beta version of its iTunes 10.5 for iPad and iPhone developers. The iTunes 10.5 beta 9 includes several performance enhancements and bug fixes. Apple has released the 8^th beta version just three weeks back.

In a release note, Apple has advised iOS app developers to backup regularly and not to delete the music they add to iCloud from their computer. The release note also cautions that all iCloud libraries will be deleted at the end of beta and all of the optimizations and features of iTunes may not be available for the beta.

iTunes Match beta is currently available for iOS developers in United States.

In an email sent to iOS app developers, Apple has notified that their iCloud libraries storing iTunes Match data will be deleted at 9AM PDT on Monday, September 26, 2011. The email sent to app developers reads “To continue to improve the overall quality and reliability of iTunes Match, it has become necessary to delete all current iCloud libraries.” The Cupertino based technology giant has earlier carried out a similar exercise on Thursday, September 22^nd when it deleted all iCloud backup data.

iCloud and iTunes services have been available for iPad and iPhone developers in beta versions for some time. Industry analysts and experts believe that the recent exercise from Apple may be the final preparations before making public its latest operation system, iOS 5. There are strong speculations that the iPhone maker may release iOS 5 next month in its scheduled October 4^th event.

There are also rumors that Apple is denying vacations for 2^nd week of October to its employee suggesting that it is planning to release its next generation iPhone 5 in that period. Interestingly, Twitter has also announced a developer session on October 10^th that is said to be focused on Twitter integration on iOS 5.

Source- Macrumors

Tags: Apple, iCloud, iphone developers

If as an iPad or iPhone developer, you were worried about the potential impact of Steve Jobs resignation on the Apple and thereby your business then you can relax. A study by ChangeWave in the period of September 6-12 shows that only 4% of 2,297 consumers surveyed say they are ‘Less Likely’ to purchase Apple products following Steve Jobs’ resignation, whereas a whopping 89% are of the opinion that the change in Apple will have no influence on their buying decisions for Apple products.

The recent results are substantially different from a similar survey conducted by the research firm when Jobs was on his first leave of absence. Then 18% of respondents said they are less likely to buy Apple products in the likelihood of Job’s stepping down.

The survey undoubtedly brings good news for iPad and iPhone developers who were concerned about Apple’s business going down following Job’s resignation. Product sales play a major role in iPhone app development as more sales boosts app downloads and hence earnings of iOS developers.

A second survey by ChangeWave revealed that Apple’s iPad continues to be the first choice of enterprises. According to the study, 80% of companies planning to buy tablets choose iPad.

Apple has announced the expansion of iTunes Match beta to additional iOS app developers in the United States. The iTunes Match beta was released last month. iTunes Match Beta is expected to be released this fall with iOS 5 and Apple’s next-generation iPhone 5.

iTunes Match stores your music library in iCloud and allows you to enjoy your collection from anywhere, any time, on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or computer. Any of your songs, including music you’ve imported from CDs, that matches with the 18 million songs in the iTunes Store will become available in iCloud and will play back at iTunes Plus quality (256 Kbps DRM-free AAC) — even if your original was of a lower quality.

iOS developers must upgrade to the iTunes 10.5 beta 8 in order to use iTunes Match. iPad and iPhone app developers must also note that all iCloud libraries will be deleted once the beta testing period is over.

The iTunes Match service is priced at $24.99 per year. iOS developers who sign up for the iTunes Match service will get additional time on their subscription.

Apple has releases iTunes Match Beta for iOS app developers in United States. A communiqué from the Cupertino based tech giant says that subscribes of iTunes Beta will receive iTunes Match services during the beta period. In addition, the subscribers will also get an additional 3 months service free of cost with their annual subscription.

Subscribers are also advised by Apple to maintain a local backup of their iTunes library and any music they add to iCloud. The email sent by Apple to iPad and iPhone developers reads “Apple will periodically reset your iCloud library during the beta and it is critical that you backup your music regularly. Some features and optimizations of iTunes Match will not be available during the beta.”

iTunes Match will be available for an annual subscription of $24.99.

Insanely Great Mac says that that the Beta provides both streaming and downloading service.