Apple has released the fourth public betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate. The fourth betas come a week after Apple seeded the third betas.
iOS 27 and iPadOS 27
Registered public beta testers can download the public betas from the Software Update section of the Settings app on each device.
iOS 27 introduces the new Siri AI, powered by “next-generation Apple Intelligence.” Apple says the new version of Siri is “profoundly more intelligent, knowledgeable, and capable.”
Siri AI will boast personal context understanding, broad world knowledge, and onscreen awareness, allowing users to find what they need at that point in time. The new Siri will be able to answer questions using the web for most any topic, and can use relevant information drawn from a user’s personal messages, emails, photos, and more.
A dedicated Siri app, also powered by Apple Intelligence, will allow users to revisit conversations from across their devices, will offer expanded Visual Intelligence capabilities, and even offer integrated writing tools. Siri will offer detailed, engaging responses in a natural back-and-forth conversation.
There are also new Apple Intelligence features in apps like Photos, Passwords, Safari, Shortcuts, and Wallet, as well as a standalone Siri app that houses Siri conversations. Write with Siri is available systemwide for generating text or offering feedback on your writing, and Visual Intelligence has been relocated to the Camera app with a new Siri mode.
macOS 27 Golden Gate
Registered public beta testers can download the new beta software through the System Settings app. Just go to: System Settings -> General -> Software Update and toggling on the macOS 27 beta.
macOS 27 introduces the new Siri AI, powered by “next-generation Apple Intelligence.” Apple says the new version of Siri is “profoundly more intelligent, knowledgeable, and capable.”
Siri AI will boast personal context understanding, broad world knowledge, and onscreen awareness, allowing users to find what they need at that point in time. The new Siri will be able to answer questions using the web for most any topic, and can use relevant information drawn from a user’s personal messages, emails, photos, and more.
A dedicated Siri app, also powered by Apple Intelligence, will allow users to revisit conversations from across their devices, Visual Intelligence capabilities are now on the Mac. Siri can now answer questions about what’s on your screen, and a Write with Siri feature lets Siri generate text or offer feedback on your writing.
There are Apple Intelligence photo editing tools in the Photos app, AI tab organization in Safari, AI can automatically update weak passwords in the Passwords app, and a revamped Image Playground app can now generate photorealistic images.
tvOS 27
Registered public beta testers can download the public betas from the Software Update section of the Settings app on their Apple TV.
tvOS 27 brings only a few new features, including a redesigned Podcasts app, options for larger text, and a more responsive Control Center. AirPlaying to an Apple TV from another Apple device is also faster, and apps and animations are smoother. AppleCare coverage details are now available in the Settings app.
As usual, MacTrast and Apple both warn users to not install any betas on their daily driver devices. Instead, only install betas on a device set aside for testing purposes.
