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Apple Releases iOS 5, OS X 10.7.2 GM Seeds

Apple has just released the Golden Master (GM) version of iOS 5 to developers. Build 9A334 is now available in the iOS Dev Center. A Golden Master seed of iOS is usually the same version that will ship to the public within a few weeks.

iOS 5 is the next major release of Apple’s mobile operating system for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, bringing new features like PC-Free setup, iCloud, Notification Center and direct Twitter integration to iOS devices. iOS 5 will be released on October 12th. Additionally, Apple has also released the GM seed of OS X 10.7.2, the next software update for OS X Lion that will bring minor features and optimizations and, more importantly, full iCloud support on the desktop.

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Federico is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of MacStories, where he writes about Apple with a focus on apps, developers, iPad, and iOS productivity. He founded MacStories in April 2009 and has been writing about Apple since. Federico is also the co-host of AppStories, a weekly podcast exploring the world of apps, Unwind, a fun exploration of media and more, and NPC: Next Portable Console, a show about portable gaming and the handheld revolution.

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