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The next iPhone software has just been officially unveiled and the first developer beta is out. Here’s when you can download it.
THUNDER BAY — Apple has opened developer testing for its next generation of software, previewing a deeper artificial intelligence push through Siri AI, expanded parental controls and system-wide performance improvements across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro and Apple TV.
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.
You can access Siri AI and Spatial Reframing right now, before the official public release in the fall.
OS 27 is almost here, and if you’re interested in installing pre-release software on your iPhone, you won’t have to wait long for the beta.
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Apple’s next iPhone software is highly anticipated, bringing the first sight of the new Siri upgrade, for a start. Here’s the schedule for when to expect it.