Apple released the third beta version of the latest iOS 7 that fixes some of the issues found on the previous beta.

Apple released iOS 7 beta 3 yesterday, which is exactly two weeks after the second beta version came out. The release is in line with earlier speculation that the company planned to dole out betas in two-week cycles.

The new version includes some general performance improvements and fixes a number of issues that had cropped up in the second beta, including problems with iCloud, AirPlay, and the Messages application.

The user interface received a few tweaks as well, including more transparent folders, redesigned music controls, and the calendar now shows which days you have events on. The update also brought with it enhancements to FaceTime and a better Siri voice.

It is standard protocol for Apple to release several beta versions of its operating software before the official version will be released to the public. Apple initially announced that the official iOS 7 will be released this fall.

To the delight of many Apple fans, the new iOS comes with new fun features such as the music streaming feature dubbed as iTunes Radio. Apple's new iTunes Radio expands the pre-existing iTunes with familiar features that include radio stations you can build around a favorite artist, and featured stations. Apple seems to be gunning for Pandora, Spotify and Google Music. The iTunes Radio will be tied to your Apple ID, so you can use it wherever you have iTunes installed. It's free and will be ad-free for iTunes Match users.

One of the few actually new features to come to iOS is the Control Center, which finally puts your most-used settings front and center, and available from any screen. Moreover, one very useful features of the new OS is that the App Store gets automatic app updates in the new OS.

Apple also knew that users love to take photos using their devices. Thus, the company improved its camera. The new camera app shows all your shooting modes so you can tap them to frame your shot such as still, panorama, video, and a square, Instagram-like configuration. Another button will let you apply filters to the still or square shots. Apple also drops the endless list of photos that you may or may not break out into albums. With iOS 7, Apple treats photos as moments in time organized around geotagged locations, not just chronology.

The official iOS 7 will be available to your iPhone and iPad this fall but beta versions of the new iOS are now available for download.