iOS 27 public beta is here with Siri AI, iPhone speed upgrades, and more
TLDR ● Covered by 3 sources
Apple released the iOS 27 public beta with a rebuilt Siri AI system that can hold conversations, search personal information, and understand onscreen content. Apps can launch up to 30% faster and AirDrop transfers up to 80% faster on devices including iPhone 11 and newer. iPhone users now have access to AI-powered features across Photos, Safari, Mail, and parental controls, with full iOS 27 releasing in the fall.
Why it matters
The first public beta of iOS 27 is now available with Apple Intelligence features requiring iPhone 15 Pro or newer. The biggest addition is Siri AI, which can now hold ongoing conversations, understand onscreen context, take actions in apps, and answer broad questions.
