Apple will release first iOS 27 public beta soon: Here is what to expect and supported devices
Follow UsApple is expected to release the first iOS 27 public beta on July 14.
The update may bring new Siri AI features, design changes, and performance improvements.
It will be available for supported iPhone models, with some AI features limited to newer devices.
Apple is reportedly gearing up to roll out the first public beta for its upcoming iOS 27. The Cupertino tech giant has recently seeded the third developer beta of the software for the early testers and now is planning to bring the public beta. With this the users can take an early look at the upcoming Siri AI features along with the dedicated Siri app. However, do expect the beta version to bring some glitches, bugs and battery degradation to your device. If you’ve enrolled in Apple’s Public Beta Software Program, you can install the update through the Software Update section in the Settings app. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming iOS 27 public beta.
SurveyiOS 27 public beta: Launch date (Expected)
Indian users can expect the iOS 27 public beta to begin rolling out on July 14 at around 10:30 PM IST. Apple pushes the update for everyone at once, so expect it to arrive on your device as soon as it rolls out.
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iOS 27 public beta: What to expect
With the upcoming Apple iOS 27 public beta, the users should expect a major Siri AI overhaul. However, do note that it won’t be available right away, and you may require joining a waitlist for the features on your iPhone 15 Pro and later devices.
Along with that, you may get to see enhanced Liquid Glass design elements with a new dedicated slider that would allow you to control the level of translucency. A new CPU scheduler is also designed to improve responsiveness on older devices.
While these are some of the main changes, the new software update will also include custom alarm volume, a custom equaliser for AirPods, improved connectivity, specific updates for certain apps, and various bug fixes.
iOS 27: Supported device
The iOS 27 public beta will land on the below-mentioned iOS devices:
- iPhone 17 series: iPhone 17 Pro Max, 17 Pro, 17 Air, 17, and 17e
- iPhone 16 series: iPhone 16 Pro Max, 16 Pro, 16 Plus, 16, and 16e
- iPhone 15 series: iPhone 15 Pro Max, 15 Pro, 15 Plus, and 15
- iPhone 14 series: iPhone 14 Pro Max, 14 Pro, 14 Plus, and 14
- iPhone 13 series: iPhone 13 Pro Max, 13 Pro, 13, and 13 mini
- iPhone 12 series: iPhone 12 Pro Max, 12 Pro, 12, and 12 mini
- iPhone 11 series: iPhone 11 Pro Max, 11 Pro, and 11
- iPhone SE: 2nd, 3rd, and subsequent generations
- iPhone Air
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iOS 27: Siri AI compatible iPhones
The revamped Siri assistant is supported on the following models:
- iPhone 17 Pro Max
- iPhone 17 Pro
- iPhone Air
- iPhone 17
- iPhone 17e
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16
- iPhone 16e
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 15 Pro
Aside from that, there are certain Siri AI capabilities that would be exclusive to the iOS devices with 12GB of RAM. These devices are the iPhone Air, the iPhone 17 Pro and the 17 Pro Max.
