… Turn on public beta updates Open Settings on your iPhone, then go to General Software Update Beta Updates . Select iOS 27 Public Beta . If you don't see the option, make sure the Apple Account listed under Beta Updates is the same one you used to join the beta program. …
… If you want a peek into a more immediate future, Apple has just released the public beta of iOS 26.6, the next version of the current iPhone system. …
… A positive word about installing the iOS 27 public beta The public beta is more stable than the developer betas, which are intended for developers who need to skirt the edges of stability to test their products. …
… After living with the developer and public betas, I can confidently say the upcoming software is not astounding, but also not a huge disappointment. The iOS 27 betas have a few useful new features that I enjoyed, like the big widgets. …
… Here are some features developers and beta testers can try now, and what could land on your iPhone when Apple releases iOS 26.5. Apple usually releases iOS updates about a week after releasing an RC, so it could release iOS 26.5 to the general public on May 11 or 12. …
… The free public beta is expected to arrive in mid-July and should be more polished than the developer build. …
… Over half 53% guessed that the public beta would be released this month, while 21% guessed September and 9% predicted August. The public beta of iOS 26 came out on July 23, 2025, and the public beta of iOS 18 came out on July 15, 2024. …
… To get started, I downloaded the Public Beta of iOS 27 on my iPhone first it’s fairly stable, but I still wouldn’t recommend it on a primary device , then installed the WatchOS 27 beta on my Apple Watch Ultra 3 through the Watch app. …
… To get started, I downloaded the Public Beta of iOS 27 on my iPhone first it’s fairly stable, but I still wouldn’t recommend it on a primary device , then installed the WatchOS 27 beta on my Apple Watch Ultra 3 through the Watch app. …
… Developers can download a beta version of iOS 27 now, and Apple will release a public beta version of iOS 27 in July. …