Apple released iOS 27 beta 5 today, giving developer beta testers the next preview update since iOS 27 debuted at WWDC. Developers can download the new beta now.
iOS 27 is a major iPhone update centered around Siri AI, Apple Intelligence, Liquid Glass refinements, and a long list of quality-of-life changes. Here’s what we’ve found so far in iOS 27 beta 5.
iOS 27 beta 5 details #
iOS 27 beta 5 is available now for developer beta testers.
You can install the update by opening the Settings app, choosing General, then Software Update. From there, select iOS 27 Developer Beta under Beta Updates.
As with any beta release, we do not recommend installing iOS 27 beta 4 on a primary iPhone without expecting potential performance issues. You should expect bugs, battery life differences, app compatibility challenges, and other rough edges until Apple gets closer to the fall release.
iOS 27 beta 5: What’s new? #
Here are some changes we’ve found in iOS 27 beta 5 so far.
- Updated Safari, Siri, Remote, and Preview app icons. Other icons are refined further for Liquid Glass. - Siri’s enhanced voice now supports British English. - Cellular network type no longer appears in Control Center on Wi-Fi
- New “Before Search” section in Search Settings for toggling app suggestion count, app shortcut suggestions, and recent searches. This affects Home Screen Search suggestions.
Find anything else? Let us know at tips@9to5mac.com.
Not every iOS 27 feature is available on every iPhone. The update supports iPhone 11 and later, plus iPhone SE 2 and newer, while Siri AI and other Apple Intelligence features require newer hardware.
Apple will continue beta testing iOS 27 throughout August. The official release for everyone should arrive in September alongside the new iPhone lineup.
Have you found anything new in iOS 27 beta 5? Let us know in the comments.
Do more with your Apple products
[Apple AirTag 2 | Add Find My tracking to keys, bags, bikes, more](https://amzn.to/4vjNWN1)
[AirPods 4 | Apple’s newest wireless headphones](https://amzn.to/43ndewV)
[AirPods Pro 3 | Apple’s best wireless headphones](https://amzn.to/4ut3FYp)
[Beats USB-A to USB-C Cable | The official CarPlay cable](https://amzn.to/4mpKs7K)
*FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.* [More.](https://9to5mac.com/about/#affiliate)
[our homepage](http://9to5mac.com/)for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on
[exclusive stories](https://9to5mac.com/feature/exclusive/),
[reviews](https://9to5mac.com/guides/review/),
[how-tos](https://9to5mac.com/guides/how-to/), and
[subscribe to our YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/9to5mac)