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Apple releases iPadOS 27 RC, plus watchOS 27 and more
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple has released the Release Candidate (RC) versions of iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and other major software updates following its September event.
- The final versions of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27 are scheduled to be publicly available on Monday, September 14.
- Developers and public beta testers can now install the RC versions via the Software Update section in Settings, with these builds expected to be the final releases barring any critical issues.
- Apple often unveils new features during the September event that were not announced at WWDC, as seen with additional watchOS 27 changes revealed alongside new hardware.
- The RC release follows Apple's tradition of shipping near-final software immediately after its annual iPhone launch event, allowing last-minute testing before the public rollout.
