Apple releases the first iOS 27 public beta
Apple has launched the first public beta for iOS 27 and its related operating systems, introducing new AI-driven Siri features and performance improvements. The stable release is expected this fall, though some AI features will be restricted in the EU.
Why it matters
As a major platform update, these changes impact millions of users and signal Apple's deepening integration of AI into its mobile ecosystem.
Apple went through several iOS 27 betas , but those were only for developers. Now, the company has released the first public beta of iOS 27 – as well as public betas for the related iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, macOS 27 and tvOS 27. The stable release is coming this fall.
But if you want to get an early start, you can sign up for the Apple Beta Software Program and install version 27 on your device today. Which phones are supported? Apple didn’t drop compatibility, so if your phone runs version 26, it can run version 27 too. This means iPhone 11 or newer (including iPhone SE (2020) or newer).
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