Apple has finally released the iOS 27 public beta, allowing users to try the next major software update before its launch later this year. The company has also opened public beta testing for iPadOS 27, macOS 27 and other platforms. The biggest highlight of iOS 27 is the new Siri AI experience. The public beta is for users who want to test new features early. However, beta versions can have bugs and may affect battery life or app performance. Therefore, users should back up their iPhone before installing the update. Here is everything you need to know about the iOS 27 public beta, including its key features, how to install it, and the supported devices.
Siri AI is the biggest feature of iOS 27. Apple has revamped the assistant using its Apple Intelligence technology. Siri can now continue conversations and understand follow-up questions without users repeating the context. It can also search for information in Mail, Messages, Notes, Reminders and Calendar. Siri can even understand content shown on the screen and perform actions inside apps. The Camera app also gets Visual Intelligence features.
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Safari can automatically group tabs by topic and organise bookmarks. A Notify Me feature can track changes on a webpage. Photos gets improved Clean Up tools, along with Extend and Spatial Reframing features for editing images.
Apple has also refined the Liquid Glass design. A new slider under Settings > Appearance lets users change how clear or tinted the interface looks.
The company is also promising better performance. Apps can open faster, while AirDrop and Photos may also feel quicker.
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To install the iOS 27 public beta, visit the Apple Beta Software Program website and sign in using the Apple Account linked to your iPhone. Next, open Settings and go to General > Software Update > Beta Updates. Then, tap iOS 27 Public Beta. Now, return to the Software Update page and tap Update Now. It is advised to create a backup before installing the beta as it may contain bugs.
iOS 27 public beta is available for the iPhone 11 series and newer models. Supported devices include the iPhone 17 series, iPhone 16 series, iPhone 15 series, iPhone 14 series, iPhone 13 series, iPhone 12 series, iPhone 11 series and the iPhone SE (2nd generation and newer). It’s important to note that some Apple Intelligence features will only work on newer iPhone models with compatible hardware.