Apple has released public betas for iOS 27 and other OS updates, featuring the delayed Siri AI revamp, allowing users to test the upcoming fall releases.
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Apple has just released public betas for iOS 27 and other major OS updates that are set to publicly launch this fall. The big new feature this year is Siri AI, the delayed AI-powered revamp to Siri. It <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/964714/siri-ai-public-beta-preview-ios-27-hands-on">actually works</a> - which is big praise! - though it <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/948155/apple-siri-ai-chatbot-personality">keeps things brief</a>.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Other betas available now include iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate. If you want to test out Apple's upcoming updates, fair warning that you may run into issues like unexpected glitches or a battery that drains faster than you're used to. Use your best judgment on whether you should actually install the beta or wait to install an update until it's officially r …</p>
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# Apple’s public betas for iOS 27 and more are out now
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Apple has just released public betas for iOS 27 and other major OS updates that are set to publicly launch this fall\. The big new feature this year is Siri AI, the delayed AI\-powered revamp to Siri\. It[actually works](https://www.theverge.com/tech/964714/siri-ai-public-beta-preview-ios-27-hands-on)— which is big praise\! — though it[keeps things brief](https://www.theverge.com/tech/948155/apple-siri-ai-chatbot-personality)\.
Other betas available now include iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate\. If you want to test out Apple’s upcoming updates, fair warning that you may run into issues like unexpected glitches or a battery that drains faster than you’re used to\. Use your best judgment on whether you should actually install the beta or wait to install an update until it’s officially released\. But if you’re willing to roll the dice and live on the edge, installing public betas gives you a chance to peek into Apple’s future\. \(Though I strongly recommend backing up your device before installing a beta, just in case you need to roll things back\.\)
To join the iOS 27 public beta program, visit this page[on Apple’s website](https://beta.apple.com/)and click the button to sign up\. Once you’ve done that — and backed up your device, which you did, right? — open the**Settings**app, then go to**General**\>**Software Update**\. At the top of your screen, you should see a section for “Beta Updates\.” Tap that, and then select the iOS 27 public beta\.
For other Apple products, the steps to get set up on the beta are generally similar\.
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- Jay Peters
Apple has released the iOS 27 public beta, making its major Siri AI overhaul available to everyday users. The update integrates Apple Intelligence and Foundation Models for a more capable, device-aware assistant.
Apple announced iOS 27 at WWDC 2026, featuring a new Siri AI with conversational capabilities, Apple Intelligence improvements, a Liquid Glass opacity slider, and upgraded apps like Safari and Passwords.
Apple announced iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 at WWDC 2026, focusing on stability improvements and a major Siri AI upgrade, with broad device compatibility extending to iPhones from 2019 and newer.
Apple announced iOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate at WWDC, focusing on refinements to the Liquid Glass design, search indexing, and performance, alongside the long-awaited Siri AI update.
Apple released iOS, macOS, and other OS 26.6 updates with bug fixes and security patches, preparing for the upcoming iOS and macOS 27 releases expected in the fall.