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iOS 27: How to Install the Beta

Apple has announced iOS 27, with key new features including "Siri AI" and a Siri app, a slider to adjust the appearance of Liquid Glass, expanded child safety features, faster performance, "tons of refinements" for improved reliability, and more.

iOS 27 Install Beta Feature
Anyone with an Apple Developer account is able to install the iOS 27 developer beta for free, with Apple Developer Program membership for $99 per year no longer required in recent years. After registering, restart your iPhone and open the Settings app. Next, tap on General → Software Update → Beta Updates and select the iOS 27 Developer Beta option. From there, you can install the beta on your iPhone.

Apple said the first iOS 27 public beta will follow in July.

To install a public beta, first sign up at beta.apple.com. After enrolling, restart your iPhone and open the Settings app. Next, tap on General → Software Update → Beta Updates and select the iOS 27 Public Beta once it is available.

Keep in mind that the revamped version of Siri — aka "Siri AI" — has a waitlist.

iOS beta versions can have bugs and performance issues. Backing up your iPhone before installing beta software is highly recommended.

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Top Rated Comments

chrono1081 Avatar
12 weeks ago

Can anyone who has installed the beta confirm that there still is an on/off toggle for Apple Intelligence? or Siri AI?
There is still an option to turn Siri off.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Johnny365 Avatar
12 weeks ago
Has to be one of the most boring WWDC events in a long while. I actually fell asleep with it playing and they were still talking about AI stuff i have no interest in.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
12 weeks ago

Has to be one of the most boring WWDC events in a long while. I actually fell asleep with it playing and they were still talking about AI stuff i have no interest in.
Cool. We were all curious what you’re thoughts would be
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
12 weeks ago

Amazing that the iPhone 11 is still supported. That's an almost 8 years old device
And is working better on this beta than it did on 26. It’s smoother… Less stuttering.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Amazing Iceman Avatar
12 weeks ago

I did the beta last time to get access to the liquid glass stuff app dev. It was horrible. Imma pass this time.
Now you can adjust the settings on your glass, so you don't have to panic anymore. 😁
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
12 weeks ago

Can anyone who has installed the beta confirm that there still is an on/off toggle for Apple Intelligence? or Siri AI?
On my iPad Pro, I saw the ability to turn off Siri, but not intelligence
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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