Apple has released iOS 27 public beta 2 for compatible iPhones, one week after the first public beta arrived. The update includes several interface improvements, new controls, and fixes based on feedback from early testers.
Since this is pre-release software, some apps and features may not work properly. Back up your iPhone before installing the update, and consider using a secondary device if possible.
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How to Install iOS 27 Public Beta 2
Follow these steps if your iPhone is already enrolled in the public beta program:
- Open the Settings app.
- Select General.
- Tap Software Update.
- Select Beta Updates.
- Make sure iOS 27 Public Beta is selected.
- Return to the previous screen.
- Tap Update Now when iOS 27 public beta 2 appears.
Users who have not joined the beta program must first register their Apple Account through the Apple Beta Software Program. The Apple Account used for registration should match the one connected to the iPhone.
Keep the iPhone connected to Wi-Fi and make sure it has enough battery power before starting the installation.
What’s New in iOS 27 Public Beta 2
The second public beta mainly focuses on smaller improvements and refinements rather than major new features.
- New Siri AI introduction screen: Siri AI now displays an introductory screen that explains its main capabilities and privacy features when users open it for the first time after updating.
- More Siri voice options: Apple has added more English accents and voices for Siri AI. The settings also include additional controls for adjusting the length of content previews inside the Siri app.
- Photos zoom setting: A new Zoom Photos to Fill option allows pictures to automatically fill the screen based on the iPhone’s display ratio.
- Automatic TV episode downloads: The TV app can automatically download upcoming episodes from shows in Continue Watching. It can download the next two episodes and remove watched downloads to save storage space.
- AirPods adaptive audio control: Control Center now includes a slider for adjusting the balance between noise cancellation and transparency when using supported AirPods models.
- Per-network Connectivity Assist setting: Users can disable Connectivity Assist for individual Wi-Fi networks instead of turning it off for every connection.
- ProRes Log option: Supported iPhone models now offer an additional ProRes Log format setting when ProRes recording is enabled.
- Recent apps menu fix: Apps shown in the pull-down recent apps menu should no longer appear incorrectly greyed out.
- Notification Centre change: The wallpaper subject preview that appeared while opening Notification Centre has been removed in this beta.
Some Siri AI and Apple Intelligence features require an iPhone 15 Pro or newer, although iOS 27 itself supports every iPhone that can run iOS 26. Feature availability can also depend on the selected language and region.
If you’ve already installed the update, let us know your experience in the comments.
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