iOS 27: Release Date and How to Install Beta

Update — June 8: Apple has announced iOS 27, with key new features including a Siri app, a slider to adjust the appearance of Liquid Glass, and more.

iOS 27 will be unveiled today, with the key new feature expected to be a revamped Siri. The assistant is set to become more personalized and gain on-screen awareness, and a dedicated Siri app will provide ChatGPT-like functionality.

Apple will announce iOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote this Monday, June 8. A live stream will be available on Apple.com, on YouTube, and in the Apple TV app, with the presentation set to begin at 10 a.m. Pacific Time / 1 p.m. Eastern Time.

The first developer beta of iOS 27 should be available just minutes after the keynote ends, and a first public beta typically follows in July.

Following beta testing, iOS 27 should be released in September.

Key Dates

Below, we have summarized the key iOS 27 timeframes:

• Announcement: June 8, 2026
• Developer Beta: June 8, 2026
• Public Beta: July 2026
• Release Date: September 2026

Last year, the first iOS 26 public beta was released on July 24. The update was widely released on September 15, six days after the iPhone 17 event.

How to Install Beta

As was the case with iOS 26, it is likely that anyone with an Apple Developer account will be able to install the iOS 27 developer beta for free, with Apple Developer Program membership for $99 per year no longer required. After registering, restart your iPhone and open the Settings app. Next, tap on General → Software Update → Beta Updates and select the iOS 27 Developer Beta once it is seeded on the afternoon of Monday, June 8.

To install a public beta, first sign up at beta.apple.com. After enrolling, restart your iPhone and open the Settings app. Next, tap on General → Software Update → Beta Updates and select the iOS 27 Public Beta once it is available.

Warning: iOS beta versions can have bugs and performance issues. Backing up your iPhone before installing beta software is highly recommended.