iOS 27 announced: List of supported Apple iPhones, release date and steps to download developer beta of the new operating system

Apple announced iOS 27 at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026, bringing a mix of design refinements, performance improvements and long-awaited AI features to the iPhone. Unlike previous releases that focused on major visual overhauls, iOS 27 is largely aimed at improving the overall user experience with faster performance, a refined Liquid Glass interface and the arrival of Apple's upgraded Siri AI assistant. The update introduces several notable changes, including faster app launches, quicker photo loading, improved AirDrop speeds and a redesigned Siri powered by Apple's next-generation AI technology.Similar to the past years, Apple has released the developer beta, while the public beta will roll out later this summer ahead of the stable release expected in the fall. For users eager to try the software before its official release, Apple has already made the first developer beta available for download.As always, iOS 27 will debut with the new iPhones that are expected to launch later this year in September. But the company has released Beta 1 update of iOS 27. Those interested can download the beta version to try new iPhone features. List of Apple iPhones that support iOS 27 are: To install iOS 27 Developer Beta 1 on your iPhone, follow the steps below: