If you're an Apple developer or public beta tester, you can get an early look at iOS 27 now. Apple released the first public beta of iOS 27 on Monday, so developers and beta testers can download the software to their devices now before Apple releases the software to the general public this fall.
Apple announced iOS 27 on June 8 at the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference. At the time, the tech giant said the upcoming iPhone software would include an AI-integrated Siri, called Siri AI, and more ways to refine Liquid Glass on your device. Apple also said iPhones dating back to the iPhone 11 lineup will be able to run the software.
Since this is a beta, I recommend downloading it only to a device other than your primary one. This isn't the final version of iOS 27, so the update might be buggy and battery life may be short, so it's best to keep those troubles on a secondary device. Also, since this isn't the final version, there could be more features to land on your iPhone when 27 is released later this year.
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While Apple didn't give a specific release date for iOS 27, Apple historically releases upcoming major iOS updates shortly after its September hardware event, so I expect the software to be available around then. Until then, here are some of the features developers and public beta testers can try now.
Apple has finally unveiled its revamped voice assistant.
Apple/Screenshot by CNETAn AI-integrated Siri is everywhere
After months of rumors, Apple confirmed at WWDC that iOS 27 will integrate AI into your iPhone's digital assistant Siri. This update is the biggest change in iOS 27, and it will touch seemingly everything on your device.
Almost the entirety of Apple's presentation focused on how Siri AI will be able to help you across your device in different ways. You'll be able to swipe down on your iPhone's Dynamic Island to search or start a conversation with Siri AI. The assistant will also be able to take actions in apps like Messages, Music and Reminders.
Apple wrote online that Siri AI will be available on Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhones, like the iPhone 16 Pro, later this year.
New Siri AI app
The Siri AI app is a memory bank for all of your past requests and conversations.
AppleSiri was such a big star at WWDC. Apple announced that the personal assistant will also have its own app, available in iOS 27.
"A dedicated app brings together all your conversations in one place, so you can ask a question on your iPhone and pick up where you left off on your iPad," Apple said. "You can also pin conversations for easy access or start a new one."
This turns Siri AI into an AI chatbot similar to ChatGPT and Claude.
Siri comes to your Camera
Apple said its digital assistant will also be in your Camera app with the new Siri Mode in iOS 27. Once you activate this new mode, you'll be able to point your camera at something around you and get information about it on your iPhone.
Updated Image Playground app
With iOS 27, your iPhone's Image Playground app gets an update, which will allow you to create photorealistic images.
Apple introduced its AI-image generator in 2024 when it released iOS 18.2.
Liquid Glass changes
Apple unveiled its new Liquid Glass slide that lets you toggle between Ultra Clear and Tinted Glass.
AppleApple showed off a Liquid Glass slider at WWDC on Monday that lets you change the Liquid Glass elements across your device. You'll be able to make those elements semitranslucent, opaque or something in between.
Apple introduced the Liquid Glass design in 2025 alongside iOS 26. It's the first major visual change on iPhones since iOS 7 in 2013.
Health app supports tracking menopause and perimenopause
Apple said that its Health app's cycle-tracking feature will support both menopause and perimenopause. You'll be able to log symptoms related to both within the app, which will have educational content to help you learn more about your body.
Custom AirPods EQ
A three-band custom equalizer will be available in September for the latest AirPods.
AppleWith iOS 27, you'll be able to personalize how your AirPods sound by adjusting the lows, mids and highs of the headphones right from your iPhone.
Those are a few of the new features iOS 27 is expected to bring to iPhones this fall, but developers and public beta testers can try these features now.
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