The second beta release of iOS 27 is now available to iPhone users enrolled in Apple’s beta testing program, along with iPadOS 27 beta for iPad participants. While anyone can technically install these betas, they are designed for advanced users and may lack the stability of final releases.
Apple has also rolled out MacOS 27 Golden Gate beta 2 and the second beta versions of watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27.
iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 emphasize performance gains, refinements to Liquid Glass—including a slider to tweak interface intensity—, a dedicated Siri app, Siri AI, and new Apple Intelligence features, along with a host of smaller tweaks.
How to Download iOS 27 Beta 2 / iPadOS 27 Beta 2
Before installing, back up your iPhone or iPad to a computer and to iCloud.
- Open the Settings app.
- Navigate to General → Software Update.
- Select the iOS 27 Beta 2 or iPadOS 27 Beta 2 download and follow the on‑screen prompts.
For a detailed walkthrough, see our iPhone beta installation guide and our iPadOS beta installation guide.
If you have multiple Apple devices enrolled in the beta program, remember to update each one—MacOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27 also receive beta 2 updates.