Apple's WWDC 2026 was full of updates for the daily iPhone user experience - here's how you can try iOS 27 early for free.

How to Download the iOS 27 Developer Beta and Try the New Siri AI

Beta versions of iOS, iPadOS and watchOS are available to download if you have a developer account.

Apple is set to unveil iOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote today, and there are many rumored features and changes for iPhones. The first developer beta of iOS 27 will likely be available immediately following the keynote,

If you want to develop software for macOS, iOS, tvOS, watchOS or visionOS, read this overview of Apple’s Developer Program. Members of the Apple Developer Program have access to resources for developing and distributing software for Apple platforms.

Apple has unveiled iOS 27 at its annual developer conference (WWDC 2026). Interestingly, rather than introducing major design overhauls or revolutionary features, the company has focused on addressing issues that users had long complained about.

If you were never a fan of Liquid Glass, you can expect an update to that as well. A new slider will be available through iOS 27, allowing you to adjust the glassiness of elements to enhance readability. The new update will also make app launches and AirDrop transfers faster.

During WWDC, Apple announced the launch of Siri AI, an expansion of the virtual assistant tool that relies more on Apple Intelligence.