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Apple’s public betas for iOS 27 and more are out now

Jay Peters is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme.

Apple has just released public betas for iOS 27 and other major OS updates that are set to publicly launch this fall. The big new feature this year is Siri AI, the delayed AI-powered revamp to Siri. It actually works — which is big praise! — though it keeps things brief.

Other betas available now include iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate. If you want to test out Apple’s upcoming updates, fair warning that you may run into issues like unexpected glitches or a battery that drains faster than you’re used to. Use your best judgment on whether you should actually install the beta or wait to install an update until it’s officially released. But if you’re willing to roll the dice and...

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