Apple Releases Third Beta of Ios 27 and Ipados 27 for Devs
WHO:
9to5Mac - Apple is the organization releasing the iOS 27 beta 3.
MacRumors - Registered developers are the individuals who can download the beta versions.
WHAT:
9to5Mac - iOS 27 beta 3 includes an updated Reminders app icon featuring hollow, colored bullet points.
MacRumors - Siri voice customization is now usable in beta 3, allowing users to adjust pace and expressivity with two base voice options.
MacRumors - A new Live Recognition feature in Accessibility uses on-device intelligence to detect and describe surroundings through the camera app.
MacRumors - The Photos section now includes a Show Rating Controls toggle for displaying star ratings on photos and videos.
MacRumors - Control Center now shows details about cellular connection even when connected to Wi-Fi, including signal strength and LTE or 5G status.
MacRumors - The AirPods Adaptive setting now features a slider for selecting transparency or noise cancellation levels.
MacRumors - The Home app's Apple Intelligence features will require a 2GB iCloud+ plan.
MacRumors - A tooltip in Maps clarifies that route preferences can still be accessed when getting directions.
9to5Mac - Apple released iOS 27 beta 3, the third beta version for developers.
9to5Mac - The build number for iOS 27 beta 3 is 24A5380h.
MacRumors - The third betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 were seeded to developers for testing purposes.
MacRumors - iOS 27 introduces a smarter version of Siri, called Siri AI, which functions similarly to ChatGPT.
MacRumors - New features include a standalone Siri app and systemwide "Write with Siri" functionality.
WHERE:
9to5Mac - The update can be installed via the Settings app on iPhones and iPads.
WHEN:
SamMobile - The fourth One UI 9.0 beta for the Galaxy S26 is expected to be released on July 13, 2026.
9to5Mac - A public beta is expected to be released in July.
9to5Mac - The official release for iOS 27 is anticipated in September alongside the new iPhone lineup.
WHY:
9to5Mac - The update aims to enhance Siri AI and improve user experience with quality-of-life changes.
HOW:
9to5Mac - Developers can download the beta by selecting Software Update in the General section of the Settings app.
MacRumors - Siri AI incorporates general world knowledge, personal data from apps, and onscreen awareness to provide answers and information.
(UPDATED July 7, 2026 01:35 UTC)
In the latest iOS 27 beta 3, users will notice an updated Reminders app icon featuring hollow, colored bullet points, along with new Siri voice customization options that allow adjustments to pace and expressivity. Additionally, a new Live Recognition feature in Accessibility uses on-device intelligence to describe surroundings through the camera app, while the Photos section now includes a toggle for displaying star ratings on photos and videos. For Galaxy S26 users, the fourth One UI 9.0 beta is expected to be released on July 13, 2026.
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(UPDATED July 6, 2026 23:24 UTC)
Apple has just released iOS 27 beta 3, the third beta version for developers, with the build number 24A5380h. This update introduces a smarter version of Siri, called Siri AI, which functions similarly to ChatGPT and includes new features like a standalone Siri app and systemwide "Write with Siri" functionality. Registered developers can download the beta via the Settings app on their iPhones and iPads, and a public beta is expected to be released in July, with the official launch anticipated in September alongside the new iPhone lineup.