iOS 27 Beta Has Arrived: Here's How To Get It On Your iPhone

Beta versions of iOS, iPadOS and watchOS are available to download if you have a developer account.

Apple's recently announced iOS 27 update won't officially ship until the fall, but you can get a taste of the performance improvements and new Siri features the company showed off at WWDC 2026 by downloading a developer beta today. Apple has made betas available for iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches and more, but you should be aware of what you're getting yourself into before you move forward.

Running beta software is not without risks. Always back up your device before running a dev beta on it. Ideally you should also install the beta on a secondary device rather than your personal iPhone. This year, since Apple is rolling out Siri AI in beta, you'll also need to sign up for a waitlist before you can access the new Siri app.

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