Apple today unveiled iOS 7, the latest version of its iPhone, iPad and iPod touch software, but only had time to show off ten key features of the update. Thankfully, in what has become an annual tradition, the iFans community comes together to share the lesser-known tips, tricks and features of the mobile operating system.

It’s time to get out your devices, upgrade them to the latest iOS version and discover those hidden “easter eggs” throughout the platform. My colleague Stephen Hall has already discovered nine iOS 7 features that you probably didn’t know about, and we’re certain there are several more to be uncovered. When you’ve found them, share them within this discussion thread.

iOS 7 was announced earlier today at WWDC, and almost everyone has one question: How can I try it out? Well, if you’re a developer, you probably already know the answer to that. In that case, simply activate your UDID and grab a copy of iOS 7–you’re good to go! Not everyone has the fortune of having their own developer account, however.

If you want to try out iOS 7 without the downfalls–app incompatibility, crashes, bugs, etc.–of upgrading, Apple has provided a quick and convenient solution. Over at the iOS 7 page on Apple.com, you’ll find quick videos that go over the features of the new iOS. You can view them on any device, but I highly recommend visiting the site from your iPhone 5 or 5th generation iPod touch. The videos will play in full screen on your Retina display–a convenient look at how iOS 7 will look in just a few short months when it is released to the public.

Source: Apple.com

Apple’s Developer Center has returned online following downtime, and iOS 7 beta 1 is officially available for registered developers. The software update was seeded for the iPhone 5, iPhone 4S and fifth-generation iPod touch, and the iPad version will follow in the coming weeks. Additionally, a new beta for Apple TV and a new version of Find My iPhone have been made available.

It is recommended that iOS users back up their iPhone or iPod touch using iCloud prior to installation, as this is pre-release software that is not guaranteed to be free of bugs or performance issues. iOS 7 beta testing will continue throughout this summer, ahead of a public release in the fall for iPhone 4, iPad 2, iPad mini and fifth-generation iPod touch or later.

Those looking to get their hands on the iOS 7 beta must exercise their patience, as Apple’s Developer Center has been experiencing downtime since the WWDC keynote concluded just over two hours ago. Apple announced earlier today that the iOS 7 beta for iPhone will be available to registered developers today, while the iPad version will be seeded in the coming weeks.

The public release of iOS 7 is slated for this Fall, so registering your device’s UDID with a registered developer account is the only method of trying out the new software in the meantime. iOS betas are exactly that — betas — and could suffer from a myriad of bugs and performance issues. Apple should periodically release further beta versions throughout the summer.

Update: Apple’s Developer Center website has returned online, although clicking on individual pages within leads to a “we’ll be back soon” landing page.

Update 2: iOS 7 beta 1 is now available.

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Apple unveiled iOS 7 on Monday during its WWDC keynote, and the software update has a strikingly different user interface than any other iPhone software version to precede it. Take a look at the screenshot gallery above to see just how much different the platform looks and feels. iOS 7 is available immediately as a beta for registered Apple developers, while a public release is slated for the Fall. Compatible devices are the iPhone 4, iPad 2, iPad mini and iPod touch fifth-generation or later.