Apple's iOS 10.3 Beta 5 News Updates: Features, Release Date And Other Major Changes
The fifth iOS 10.3 beta was launched exclusively for registered developers and public beta testers. But before anything else, you might want to back up all your files on your device prior to installation, Business Insider said. This is due to the newest setup called the Apple File System (APFS) which will replace HFS+, that has been used since 1998.
Upon installation, the new iOS file system will automatically convert all the data on the device to the new format which is not compatible with the old ones. If so, the old files will be lost. In the event that a problem occurs upon converting every file saved on the device, the new iOS won't be able to read it. So, if you are thinking of just manually transfer the old data to an upgraded device, better not try. So just to be sure, it would be a good idea to have a backup of the device's files in case it unintentionally lost or corrupted. On the other hand, as stated by Mashable, the users will be able to do several new things for apps with APFS like enhanced SSD storage and strong encryption. It would save space and protect files from crashing.
Also, Mac Rumors claimed that Apple's upgraded operating system will introduce a number of changes, including its most vital feature, the "Find My AirPods". It basically detects a lost AirPod earphones by recording the last known location where it was connected to an iOS device through Bluetooth. Plus, lost AirPods can still play a sound. Other features include CarPlay interface improvements, iCloud analytics options, enhanced Sirikit, HomeKit support for programmable light switches, better iCloud storage usage breakdown, warnings for outdated apps, modernized app open/close animation, and more.
The current iOS version is 10.2.1. So far, the developers who tried out iOS 10.3 beta were satisfied with the improvements made to the new file system. They have been testing it since last week of February. Rumors said that it would be released to the public by the end of March.