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iOS 27 Beta
What we know about iOS 27 Beta — supported devices, install risks, and whether you should opt in.
iOS 27 is Apple's 2026 iPhone update, announced at the WWDC 2026 keynote on June 8. It centers on a redesigned Siri, broader Apple Intelligence, and big speed gains, and it runs on every iPhone that supports iOS 26 — including the iPhone 11. Two developer betas are out (June 8 and June 22), with a public beta in July and the stable release expected in September 2026.
iOS 27 is in developer beta — don't install it on your only iPhone.
Apple announced iOS 27 at WWDC 2026 on June 8, and the developer beta is available now. A public beta follows in July, with the stable release expected in September 2026. Early betas drain battery and break apps, so install only on a secondary device until the public beta or later. Everything on this page reflects Apple's confirmed keynote announcements.
Wait for the public beta, or use a spare device →In short.
Confirmed coverage. Apple announced iOS 27 at WWDC 2026. Headline changes: a redesigned Siri built on a Google Gemini model with a standalone app, an Apple Intelligence Extensions framework for Gemini and Claude, Visual Intelligence as a Camera mode, realistic Image Playground, and broad performance gains.
The big decisions are beta timing and Apple Intelligence hardware. iOS 27 itself runs on iPhone 11 and later, but the AI features require an iPhone 15 Pro or newer (A17 Pro), so the chip matters more than the iOS version.
Apple Intelligence iPhones (15 Pro and 16/17): the AI features are the draw. Everyone else: you still get iOS 27 and the speed boost. Either way, wait for the September release on your main phone.
Should you install the beta?
Our verdict for the iOS 27 developer beta.
- Your only iPhone× SkipDon't run an early beta on a phone you depend on. Wait for the September stable release, or the public beta at the earliest.
- Secondary / spare device… WaitFine for testing. Expect battery drain and app breakage in the developer beta; the public beta in July is more stable.
- Developers✓ UpdateThe developer beta is out now. Test your apps against the new Siri, Apple Intelligence Extensions, and the performance changes.
Release timeline
Confirmed at WWDC 2026. Two developer betas are live (June 8 and June 22); later dates follow Apple's standard schedule.
- WWDC keynoteJune 8, 2026 (confirmed)majorApple announced iOS 27 with a redesigned Siri, Apple Intelligence Extensions, Visual Intelligence camera mode, and performance gains. The supported-device list confirmed the iPhone 11 stays in.
- Developer beta 1June 8, 2026 (confirmed)featureThe developer beta seeded the same day as the keynote. Available to Apple Developer Program members.
- Developer beta 2June 22, 2026 (confirmed)featureThe second developer beta arrived two weeks after the first, adding a "Write with Siri" keyboard suggestion, Apple Wallet and Home app updates, and stability fixes. Build 24A5370h.
- Public betaJuly 2026 (expected)featureApple typically opens the public beta a few weeks after the keynote, through the Apple Beta Software Program.
- Stable releaseSeptember 2026 (expected)currentApple has shipped a new iOS each September for years. iOS 27.0 stable is the expected target.
Supported devices
Confirmed at WWDC 2026. iOS 27 keeps the same A13 floor as iOS 26, so the iPhone 11 and SE 2nd gen are supported. Apple Intelligence needs an A17 Pro chip (iPhone 15 Pro or newer).
| iPhone model | iOS 27 | Apple Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 17 / 16 / 15 Pro | Yes | Yes (A17 Pro and up) |
| iPhone 15 / 14 / 13 / 12 | Yes | No |
| iPhone 11 / SE (2nd gen) | Yes | No |
| iPhone XS / XR and older | No (stays on iOS 18) | No |
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Quick answers
The questions about iOS 27 Beta we get asked most.
When was iOS 27 announced?
Apple announced iOS 27 at the WWDC 2026 keynote on June 8, 2026, and seeded the developer beta the same day. A public beta is expected in July, with the stable release in September 2026.
Will iOS 27 support my iPhone?
iOS 27 uses the same A13 Bionic floor as iOS 26, so every iPhone that runs iOS 26 runs iOS 27, including the iPhone 11 series and the second-generation iPhone SE. The iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR were dropped back in iOS 26, not iOS 27.
Do I need a new iPhone for the iOS 27 AI features?
For Apple Intelligence features like the redesigned Siri and realistic Image Playground, yes — they require an A17 Pro chip, meaning an iPhone 15 Pro or any iPhone 16 or 17. The core iOS 27 update and its speed gains reach every supported iPhone, including the iPhone 11.