Apple releases iOS 27 public beta: Eight features to test

The latest beta release brings a suite of functional upgrades, though the experience varies significantly by region. For users in the U.S., the revamped Siri AI now provides deeper system integration, allowing for cross-app searches across emails, documents, and photos. The new Visual Intelligence tool also leverages the camera to identify objects or provide real-time information, such as restaurant hours or business details, accessible via the Camera Control button or the Action button.

Creative and administrative tools have also seen substantial overhauls. The Photos app now includes AI-enhanced editing features like Clean Up for removing unwanted objects and an Extend tool for background generation. Parents gain more granular control through updated Child Safety features, which include improved screen time management and proactive intervention for sensitive content in Messages and FaceTime. Additionally, Apple has simplified Shortcuts by allowing users to generate complex automation chains through natural language descriptions.

For audiophiles, the update finally introduces long-requested equalizer settings for AirPods, accessible via the Bluetooth device menu. Visual customization also gets a boost with the new Liquid Glass adjustment tool in Settings, which lets users toggle the transparency and tint of UI elements. While Image Playground now supports photorealistic generation, it remains one of the features restricted by regional AI policies. As this is a beta build, users should be prepared for potential stability issues before the final version arrives this autumn.