GoKawiilApple has released the second iOS 27 beta for developer testing. iOS 27 beta 2 replaces the first iOS 27 beta, which arrived after WWDC 2026 earlier this month, and continues Apple’s summer beta cycle ahead of a public release this fall. We’ll update our devices and share what we discover.
Apple releases second iOS 27 developer beta for testing
The second developer beta is available now through the Settings app on eligible iPhones. If you’re enrolled in the Apple Developer Program, go to Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updates and choose the iOS 27 Developer Beta.
Apple says it will release the first iOS 27 public beta in July, followed by the final version for everyone this fall.
As always with early developer betas, you should still expect bugs, battery life drops, app compatibility issues, and other rough edges.
Beta 2 releases for major iOS updates usually focus heavily on bug fixes and early refinements, though Apple often uses these updates to add smaller feature changes too.
iOS 27 is all about Siri AI
iOS 27 is one of Apple’s most AI-focused iPhone updates yet. The headline change is Siri AI, Apple’s rebuilt assistant powered by the next generation of Apple Intelligence and new Apple Foundation Models.
Siri AI brings richer conversations, personal context, broader world knowledge, on-screen awareness, and deeper app actions across the system.
On iPhone, Siri AI also gets a new visual experience tied to the Dynamic Island, plus a dedicated Siri app for revisiting conversations across devices.
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