Apple dropped iOS 27 beta 1 right after the WWDC 2026 keynote, and yes, the new Siri AI is in there. Apple is putting the new Siri AI behind a waitlist, much like what they did with Apple Intelligence back in iOS 18.1. So even if you're a developer with the beta installed, you still have to raise your hand and get in line. With iOS 27, Apple is clearly trying to close that gap. Public beta is expected to follow in the coming weeks, with a full release likely in September 2026. Apple has released iOS 26.4 beta 1 to developers, introducing updates across Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Messages, security features, and system apps. The update is currently limited to developer beta testers, with a public beta expected in the coming weeks. In Apple Podcasts, iOS 26.4 introduces native video podcast support powered by HTTP Live Streaming (HLS). Read more in our articles including "iOS 27 Beta Is Out, But You'll Need to Join a Waitlist to Try the New Siri AI" and "Here are the new iPhone features for iOS 26.4 beta 1".
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Jun 9, 2026Apple dropped iOS 27 beta 1 right after the WWDC 2026 keynote, and yes, the new Siri AI is in there. Apple is putting the new Siri AI behind a waitlist, much like what they did with Apple Intelligence back in iOS 18.1.
So even if you're a developer with the beta installed, you still have to raise your hand and get in line. With iOS 27, Apple is clearly trying to close that gap. Public beta is expected to follow in the coming weeks, with a full release likely in September 2026.
Our coverage of iOS 27 Beta includes: "iOS 27 Beta Is Out, But You'll Need to Join a Waitlist to Try the New Siri AI"; "Here are the new iPhone features for iOS 26.4 beta 1"; "iOS 26, watchOS 26 Beta 7 bring back Blood Oxygen feature with a twist for U.S. Apple Watch users". Each article provides unique insights and information.