CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple has released the second developer beta of iOS 27, introducing several new features focused on Siri enhancements, Wallet improvements and minor refinements across core apps.

The update builds on the initial beta, addressing bugs while adding functionality that previews the direction of Apple's mobile operating system ahead of its expected public release this fall. Developers and early testers now have access to expanded AI capabilities and practical tools that could shape the user experience on the next generation of iPhones.

Siri receives some of the most notable attention in this beta. A new "Write with Siri" button appears at the top of the keyboard in apps such as Messages, Notes and Mail, allowing users to begin drafting with AI assistance without first selecting text. This expands the assistant's integration into everyday workflows.

Additional Siri refinements include the ability to select and delete multiple conversations in the standalone Siri app. In Settings, users can now toggle a "Highlight to Image Search" option under Visual Intelligence, which sends highlighted subjects to third parties for image matching when enabled.

Voice customization options in Siri Settings now display labels indicating features like Pace and Expressivity are "Coming Soon," suggesting further personalization is in development. However, many advanced AI features, including certain Siri upgrades, remain unavailable in the European Union........

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