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Apple Releases First iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Betas to Developers

Following the WWDC 2026 keynote event, Apple has seeded the first betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27 to developers for testing purposes.

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Registered developers can opt in to betas and download the software through the Settings app on each device.

The software includes many of the new features that were shown off earlier today, though some of what Apple demoed won't be available right away. Highlights include an updated version of Siri with a ‌Siri‌ app and new AI features for apps like Photos, Camera, and Wallet.

There are dozens of new features to go through, including hundreds of smaller tweaks and changes that we'll be writing about over the next several weeks. Make sure to stay tuned to MacRumors for hands-on coverage, guides, how-tos, and an in-depth look at everything you'll want to know about the new software.

Today's betas are limited to developers who will incorporate the new features into their apps. Apple will release a public beta so anyone can test out the software in July. ‌iOS 27‌, ‌iPadOS 27‌, macOS 27, ‌watchOS 27‌, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27 will all launch to the public in the fall.

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Top Rated Comments

sniffies Avatar
6 weeks ago
Excited.

Today's keynote could've been an email though.
Score: 16 Votes (Like | Disagree)
attohs Avatar
6 weeks ago
This is my favorite day of the year!
I spend all morning saying, "not this year" and now the IPSWs are downloading.

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Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)
datsdatcharlie Avatar
6 weeks ago
they really dropped 7 watches like that huh
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
6 weeks ago
Guys, macOS is good for production? Or better to wait for beta 2 (just to be sure)?
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
MrMacintoshIII Avatar
6 weeks ago
Installed on my daily driver iPhone Air. Loving that they let us go back to totally transparent glass again if we wanted. I never liked how they caved to people.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
jwm Avatar
6 weeks ago
So far so good on my iPad Pro. It seems smoother moving up from 26.6 beta.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)