Apple announced iOS 27 at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026, bringing a mix of design refinements, performance improvements and long-awaited AI features to the iPhone. Unlike previous releases that focused on major visual overhauls, iOS 27 is largely aimed at improving the overall user experience with faster performance, a refined Liquid Glass interface and the arrival of Apple's upgraded Siri AI assistant. The update introduces several notable changes, including faster app launches, quicker photo loading, improved AirDrop speeds and a redesigned Siri powered by Apple's next-generation AI technology.Similar to the past years, Apple has released the developer beta, while the public beta will roll out later this summer ahead of the stable release expected in the fall. For users eager to try the software before its official release, Apple has already made the first developer beta available for download.iOS 27 release dateAs always, iOS 27 will debut with the new iPhones that are expected to launch later this year in September. But the company has released Beta 1 update of iOS 27. Those interested can download the beta version to try new iPhone features. iOS 27 supported iPhonesList of Apple iPhones that support iOS 27 are:iPhone 17iPhone AiriPhone 17 ProiPhone 17 Pro MaxiPhone 16eiPhone 16 and 16 PlusiPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro MaxiPhone 15 and 15 PlusiPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro MaxiPhone 14 and 14 PlusiPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro MaxiPhone 13 and 13 miniiPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro MaxiPhone 12 and 12 miniiPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro MaxiPhone 11iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro MaxiPhone SE (2nd gen and newer)How to download iOS 27 Beta 1 To install iOS 27 Developer Beta 1 on your iPhone, follow the steps below: Go to beta.apple.comHere, click on SignupEnter your Apple IDAccept the Terms & Conditions This will result in creating your Apple Developer account. To proceed ahead, you must sign in on the iPhone with the same account.On your iPhone, go to Settings and then tap on General > Software UpdateHere, choose the t Beta Updates and select the Developer Beta option