iOS 27.3 beta is out now—here’s what could be coming to your iPhone soon
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Macworld Apple has begun beta testing for iOS and iPadOS 27.3, along with the 27.3 versions of all its other operating systems. This release should bring early Apple Intelligence features to China, as well as the Audio Intelligence features of Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. We expect the final public release will take place sometime near the end of November or early December. What’s new in the iOS 27.3 beta Apple is winding down the year with the last of the major iOS updates. We expect the 27.3 release to bring the new Health app design and features, in addition to the ability for the Passwords app to automatically update compromised or duplicate passwords. Both features were promised by the end of the year, and iOS 27.3 is likely to be the last major release of 2026. We’re also looking forward to the new Audio Intelligence features of the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, which work in conjunction with your iPhone. Also promised before the end of this year, those features will require both iOS and watchOS updates. We’ll update this article as new features and significant changes are discovered in this round of releases. iOS 27.3: How to install If you want to test the iOS 27 beta releases but are not a registered developer, follow these steps: Click Sign Up on the Apple Beta page and register with your Apple ID. Log in to the Beta Software Program. Click Enroll your iOS device. Open the Settings app, tap General , then Software Update . In the Beta Updates section, select the iOS Public Beta . It may take a few moments after registering for the beta option to appear in Software Update. iOS 27.3: How to install the developer beta You’ll need to be registered as an Apple developer, but a free developer account will do. You can get one via Xcode or the Apple Developer app in iOS. Here’s how to do it via the Apple Developer app: Download the Apple Developer App from the App Store. Open the app. Tap on Account. Sign in using your usual Apple ID. Find out everything you need to know about iOS 27 in our iOS 27 superguide .