After a busy week of software drops, Apple is back with another fresh update for its tablet lineup. The company just released the very first developer beta version for iPadOS 27.3 to testers everywhere. This new testing build arrives right alongside other major releases to keep the entire device ecosystem on the same page. If you have a compatible device, you can grab this build right now to see the latest software tweaks before the public launch.
Here are the new features you will find in this update
This new software brings a few handy improvements to your tablet. As testers dig into the code, we are starting to see what the company has planned for this iPadOS 27 testing cycle.
- Apple Intelligence tools are spreading to more places, giving people in new regions a chance to try smart writing and photo fixes.
- The system settings feature a much cleaner menu layout that makes finding your notification choices a lot faster.
- Overall stability gets a solid boost, fixing the bugs that cause apps to crash when using split view.
These small tweaks make the daily iPad experience feel much better. It is a similar story for phone users testing the new iOS 27.3 beta 1 build. If you use a wearable device, you should also check out the fresh watchOS 27.3 beta that dropped today.
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Follow these steps to install the beta on your tablet
You need an active developer account to try this out. Since this is an early test version of iPadOS, it might have some bugs. You should back up your data before moving forward.
- Open the Settings app on your iPad.
- Tap on General and then select Software Update.
- Look for the Beta Updates option and select it.
- Choose the developer beta from the list provided.
- Go back one screen to download and install the new software.
The file will take a few minutes to download depending on your internet connection. Once it finishes, your tablet will restart. If you also like testing desktop software, you can grab the new macOS 27.3 Golden Gate beta 1 for your computer right now. We expect this software test to last a few weeks before regular users can download it.
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