iOS 27 Beta 3: Here Are All the New Features Apple Added

Apple has released iOS 27 beta 3 for developers, bringing another round of refinements as the company continues testing its next major iPhone software update. The new beta focuses on Siri, Apple Intelligence, Shortcuts, Accessibility, Control Center, and several interface improvements while fixing and polishing features introduced in earlier builds.

Developers can download iOS 27 beta 3 now, while Apple is expected to release the first public beta later this month. The final version of iOS 27 is scheduled to arrive this September alongside the next iPhone lineup.

How to Install

If your Apple ID is enrolled in the Apple Developer Program, you can install the latest beta by following these steps:

• Open Settings.
• Tap General.
• Select Software Update.
• Open Beta Updates.
• Choose iOS 27 Developer Beta.
• Download and install the update.

Apple still recommends installing developer betas only on a secondary device because early software builds often include bugs, battery drain, app compatibility issues, and unexpected performance problems.

Everything New in iOS 27 Beta 3

Siri gets more customization

Apple has finally enabled Siri voice customization on supported devices. Users can now adjust both Pace and Expressivity, making Siri sound faster, slower, or more expressive based on personal preference.

This feature currently requires compatible Apple Intelligence hardware because voice processing happens directly on the device.

Apple also updated several Siri-related interfaces. The Settings app now displays Optimizing Search and Siri while indexing, and Camera’s new Siri Mode also requires the updated Siri experience before becoming available.

New Live Recognition accessibility feature

Apple added a new Live Recognition section inside Accessibility settings.

The feature uses on-device intelligence together with the camera to identify objects, describe surroundings, answer questions about what it sees, and support custom activities. It expands Apple’s accessibility tools while keeping processing on the device.

Safari introduces four new features

The first time users open Safari after updating, Apple highlights four new capabilities:

• Automatically organize tabs
• Browse bookmarks by topic
• Receive page updates with Notify Me
• Create custom extensions

These additions continue Apple’s effort to make Safari more intelligent and easier to manage.

Photos gains rating controls

The Photos section inside Settings now includes a Show Rating Controls option.

When enabled, users can add star ratings to photos and videos while also displaying rating badges directly on thumbnails for quicker organization.

Shortcuts offers two creation modes

Creating a new shortcut now gives users a choice between opening the new natural language interface or launching directly into the traditional manual editor.

This makes Shortcuts more flexible for both beginners and experienced users.

Control Center shows network details

Control Center now displays your cellular signal strength and network type even while your iPhone remains connected to Wi-Fi.

You can quickly see whether your device is connected to LTE, 5G, or another cellular network without leaving Control Center.

Reminders receives a refreshed icon

Apple has redesigned the Reminders app icon with Liquid Glass styling.

The updated design replaces the previous solid colored bullets with hollow colored circles, giving the icon a cleaner appearance that better matches the rest of iOS 27.

Wallpaper animation looks better

When you pull down Notification Center, the subject from your wallpaper now appears above the Home Screen or the app you are currently using, creating a smoother layered effect.

AirPods Adaptive Audio gets more control

Users can now adjust the Adaptive Audio experience with a new slider that lets them choose between greater transparency or stronger noise cancellation.

Home app requirement becomes clearer

Apple now explains that Apple Intelligence features inside the Home app require an active 2TB iCloud+ subscription.

Maps improves route settings

Maps now includes a helpful tooltip that explains where route preferences are located, making it easier to find options when planning directions.

Lock Screen icons change appearance

The Lock Screen shortcuts for Control Center now use black icons instead of white icons on certain wallpapers, improving visibility.

Better app icon appearance

Apple softened the specular highlights used on app icons, making clear and tinted icons appear smoother throughout the system.

macOS receives new wallpapers

Alongside iOS 27 beta 3, Apple also added new Golden Gate Bridge wallpapers and screen savers in macOS 27.

watchOS adds Siri AI

watchOS 27 beta 3 introduces Siri AI support along with a standalone Siri app on supported Apple Watch models.

Apple Intelligence downloads again

Some users reported that installing beta 3 forces Apple Intelligence assets to download again, temporarily resetting access to the updated Siri experience until installation finishes.

5G+ support arrives in India

Apple has enabled 5G+ branding in India for supported mobile carriers, allowing compatible iPhones to display the upgraded network indicator where available.

Device Compatibility

iOS 27 supports:

• iPhone 11 and newer
• iPhone SE (2nd generation) and newer

Apple Intelligence and the latest Siri features require newer supported hardware, so not every iPhone running iOS 27 will receive every feature.

Final Thoughts

iOS 27 beta 3 focuses on refining features Apple introduced earlier instead of adding major surprises. Siri customization finally works, Accessibility gains a powerful Live Recognition feature, Photos and Shortcuts become more flexible, and several smaller interface improvements make the overall experience feel more polished.

Apple will continue testing iOS 27 throughout the summer before releasing the public beta in July and the stable update for all supported iPhones this September.