Apple launches iOS 27 public beta with Siri AI

Apple has released the first public beta of its iOS 27 operating system, allowing users to test the software ahead of its official launch this fall. The beta, which became available on July 13, 2026, also includes public versions of iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate. The update is headlined by a major overhaul of Siri, now called Siri AI, which represents Apple's most significant push into artificial intelligence features for its devices.

The Siri AI upgrade transforms the voice assistant into a more conversational and capable AI, similar to modern chatbots. It can search the web, access personal information from supported apps, understand on-screen content, and perform actions across applications. A dedicated Siri app provides a history of conversations. The feature requires a device compatible with Apple Intelligence, such as the iPhone 15 Pro or newer models. Siri AI initially supports select English variants and will not launch immediately in the European Union.

Beyond Siri, the beta introduces a wide array of new AI-powered tools. The Photos app gains enhanced editing capabilities, including a "Clean Up" feature for object removal, an "Extend" tool to generate...