iOS 27 public beta is here with Siri AI, iPhone speed upgrades, and more

The first iOS 27 public beta is now available for iPhone. It gives users an early chance to try Apple’s biggest software update of the year.

Siri AI is the headline feature. The release also includes a redesigned Screen Time experience, Liquid Glass refinements, performance upgrades, and dozens of quality-of-life changes.

Here’s how to install the beta, what’s new, and which features you should try first.

How to join the iOS 27 public beta

The Apple Beta Software Program is free, and you don’t need a developer account.

Before you begin, back up your iPhone to iCloud or a computer. Beta software can include bugs, reduced battery life, and third-party app compatibility problems.

To join and install the beta:

Visit the Apple Beta Software Program website and choose Sign Up or Sign In. Sign in with the same Apple Account you use on your iPhone. Then accept the program terms and enroll your account. Open Settings on your iPhone. Go to General > Software Update > Beta Updates. Select iOS 27 Public Beta. Return to the Software Update screen, then tap Update Now when the beta appears.

Apple recommends installing beta software on a secondary device. If you use your primary iPhone, make sure you have a recent backup first.

iOS 27 supports every iPhone that runs iOS 26. That includes iPhone 11 and newer, plus iPhone SE (2nd generation and later).

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