Here's How To Get It On Your iPhone
Engadget • • general
Key Points:
- Apple has released the developer beta for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and watchOS 27, allowing users to test performance improvements and new Siri AI features ahead of the official fall release.
- Users must register for an Apple Developer account, which involves identity verification, to access the betas, and should back up their devices before installation to avoid data loss.
- The watchOS 27 beta requires an iPhone running the iOS 27 beta and cannot be downgraded once installed, making it advisable to use on secondary devices rather than daily drivers.
- Early developer betas may lack some features and can cause battery and stability issues; Apple plans to release a more stable public beta in July or August for wider testing.
- Access to the new Siri AI features in iOS 27 beta requires signing up for a waitlist, reflecting Apple's cautious rollout of this functionality.