iOS 27 adds brand new widgets for your iPhone’s Home Screen
Apple has released the second developer betas for iOS 27 and macOS 27, introducing new Home Screen widgets and testing major AI-driven features.
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The brief
The second developer beta versions of iOS 27 and macOS 27 are currently available. These updates include the addition of new Home Screen widgets for iPhone users.
Coverage from AppleInsider, MacRumors, and 9to5Mac highlights that Apple is actively testing significant upgrades to Siri. Reports also note that advanced AI dictation functionality is not enabled by default within the current beta iteration.
Future updates will likely clarify the status of AI-driven features as developer testing continues. Coverage does not yet specify a release date for the public versions of these operating systems.
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Quick answers
What operating systems received a second developer beta?
The updates were released for iOS 27 and macOS 27.
Are there new widgets available?
Yes, iOS 27 beta 2 adds new widgets for the iPhone Home Screen.
Is advanced AI dictation available in the new beta?
Advanced AI dictation is present but is not enabled by default.
Coverage (3)
- Second developer betas of iOS 27, macOS 27 are out AppleInsider · 49d ago
- Advanced AI Dictation Not Enabled by Default in iOS 27 Beta MacRumors · 49d ago
- iOS 27 beta 2 now available as Apple tests major Siri AI upgrade 9to5Mac · 49d ago
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