Apple releases second public beta of iOS 27 and macOS 27

Apple has released the second public beta versions of its upcoming iOS 27 and macOS 27 operating systems, making the latest test software available to users enrolled in its public beta program. The updates, which also include iPadOS 27 and watchOS 27, arrived on July 22, roughly one week after the initial public betas were seeded. This release continues Apple's refinement of its next-generation software ahead of an expected full launch this fall.

While the first public beta introduced the bulk of new features, the second iteration focuses on quality-of-life improvements, bug fixes, and performance enhancements. The most significant updates across the platforms remain the expansion of Siri AI, Apple's more intelligent and context-aware assistant. On compatible iPhones, iPads, and Macs, Siri AI can search the web, access personal information, understand on-screen content, and perform cross-app actions, resembling conversational AI tools. A dedicated Siri app facilitates extended interactions. On Apple Watch, Siri AI brings similar capabilities to the wrist, with a new dedicated app accessible from the dynamic app grid.

Specific new additions in the iOS 27 beta include several...