iOS 27 Beta release: What time and where to download it

It's almost time to try out the next evolution of Apple's iOS.

Apple is all set to finally pull the veil off of iOS 27 on Monday, after months of anticipation. It's expected to include a brand new AI-powered enhancement for Siri, as well as plenty of other little quality-of-life improvements across the iPhone experience. The announcement will almost certainly happen during Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference keynote at 1 p.m. ET, and we have a live blog you can follow if you want to keep track of the latest news.

WWDC keynote day almost always heralds the release of the first new iOS beta. Here's when you can expect it to be available and how to get in on the action.

Apple iOS 27 beta: Release time and how to download

If previous years are any indication (and they usually are with Apple, a company that likes to keep a routine), you can expect the first developer beta for iOS 27 to be available sometime Monday afternoon, following the WWDC keynote. There will probably be a second public beta available later this summer, and that distinction matters with regards to how to experience these betas.

For the beta that's likely to release on Monday, you'll need to register for developer betas. That probably sounds more daunting than it actually is; Apple doesn't charge any money for access to developer betas or anything like that. All you have to do is register on Apple's developer website with your Apple account and device. Once you're all registered and set to go, here is a quick set of instructions for how to get the beta on your iPhone:

1. Restart your iPhone

2. Open Settings

3. Go to General, then Software Update

4. Tap Beta Updates

If you correctly registered for developer betas and the beta itself is available, you'll see it there for download. Just remember that this is an unfinished beta intended nominally for developers, and thus installing it on your phone might carry some risk. It's best to create a backup ahead of time.

When can I get the iOS 27 public beta?

We don't know the exact date, but using last year as a guide, you should be able to download and try the iOS 27 public beta sometime in July.

For reference, the first public beta of iOS 26, which introduced Liquid Glass to the iPhone, was released on Thursday, July 24, 2025.