How to install the iOS 27 public beta

Apple released the first public beta of iOS 27 – and the rest of the x27 operating systems for iPad, Mac, etc. – last week, and I finally gave in and installed it on an iPhone 17 Pro Max. I tried, but ultimately didn't follow my own advice.

I'd previously installed iPadOS 27 on my iPad Pro (M4), followed by my iPad mini (7th gen.), and my MacBook Neo.

I've been using Siri AI often, and that use has gone up quite a bit since installing the beta on an iPhone. I'll have plenty of thoughts about iOS 27 and Siri AI in a few weeks, but it's starting to click – and there's a lot to like.

If you’re ready to take the plunge (I still advise against doing so), here’s how you can install the latest iOS 27 pueblo beta on your iPhone (or any other Apple device you own):

• Back up your iPhone, preferably to your computer
• Open the Settings app, go to General > Software Update
• Select Beta Updates > iOS 27 Public Beta
• Tap the back arrow and give it a second or two for your phone to find the update
• Tap Update Now and let the update do its thing

After the update is installed, do yourself a favor and get on the Siri AI waitlist in Settings > Siri. It took about 12 hours before I was granted access, but I've seen some wait over a week.