Apple iOS 27 Release Date: When You Can Download and Test the New iPhone Update

Apple is expected to announce iOS 27 at WWDC 2026 in June, with a developer beta likely arriving soon after.

A public beta is projected for July, giving users an early look before the final build.

Apple’s release candidate is expected in early September, ahead of general availability in mid-September.

The timeline suggests the next iPhone software will follow Apple’s usual annual rollout pattern.