iOS 27 Public Beta Is Out: Every iPhone That Supports It, and What Installing It Actually Costs You
Apple released the iOS 27 public beta on 13 July. See supported iPhones, the Siri waitlist, install steps and risks...
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Apple has released the first public beta of iOS 27, making it available for compatible iPhones. This beta version, which is the same build as developer beta 3, aims to gather wider testing before the official September release.
- iOS 27 supports iPhone 11 and newer models, including the iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations).
- New AI features like Apple Intelligence and an enhanced Siri are exclusively available on iPhone 15 Pro models and newer.
- Installing beta software carries risks, including potential battery drain, app malfunctions, and data loss; users are advised to back up their devices.
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