iOS 27 beta 3 is out now for developers as Apple approaches the first public release

Macworld On the first day of the WWDC developer conference, Apple released the first developer beta of its new operating system. This year, that means that the first release of iOS 27 outside Cupertino came on June 8, 2026. The pattern goes like this: Apple releases developer-only betas for the first month or so, and then starts releasing the same build for both developers and public beta testers. Based on historical precedent, we expect the third or fourth beta to be the first one to go out to public beta testers rather than just developers. If you want to try out the new OS 27 updates and provide feedback, check out our article on how to become a beta tester. It’s easy. Updated July 6, 2026: Apple has released the third iOS 27 developer beta. This build could be released as the first public beta this week. What’s new in iOS 27 The big iOS 27 release this year is focused on three main areas: Trust and Safety – New parental controls to keep kids safe and