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Apple Opens iOS 27 Public Beta but Holds Back Siri AI in the EU

The public test expands iOS 27 features while Apple stages AI access through a US-only waitlist, citing regional compliance that delays EU availability.

Im neuen CHIP.Chat-Podcast behandeln wir das neue „Siri AI”, iOS 27, Gaming-Tipps für den Sommer und die poppigsten Popcorn-Maschinen im Test.
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Overview

  • Apple released the iOS 27 public betas for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, HomePod and preview AirPods firmware in mid-July for enrolled testers.
  • The public builds are based on Developer Beta 3 and early hands-on reports say the beta runs smoothly with no major battery or performance regressions so far.
  • Key user-facing additions available in the beta include photo tools (Clean, Expand, Realign), a Liquid Glass transparency slider, updated Apple Music artist pages, and an AirPods equalizer.
  • Access to the flagship Siri AI is restricted: testers must join an Apple-managed waitlist, the feature currently works in U.S. English only, and iPhone/iPad users with EU App Store accounts cannot use it at launch.
  • Apple urges testers to enroll via its Public Beta website, back up devices and send feedback through the Feedback Assistant as the company prepares for a final public release likely in the September timeframe.