Everything new in iOS 27 beta 2

Apple released the second beta of iOS 27 today, and as is often the case with a second beta, there are several changes. There are new features and updates to existing features as Apple prepares for a July public beta and a September software launch.

Write with Siri

There’s a new Write with Siri button above the keyboard in Notes, Mail, Messages, etc. This makes it easier to locate the option to use ‌Siri‌ for writing. In the first beta, the Write with ‌Siri‌ tool was only available when selecting text.

Siri voice customization

The ‌Siri‌ voice personalization feature available on iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air now has Rhythm and Expression labeled as “Coming Soon.” The options did not work in the first beta of iOS 27‌.

Wallet app information

The Wallet app has a new “Insights” feature accessible by tapping the three-dot icon in the top right corner.

Insights is not fully implemented, but a splash screen for the feature indicates that users will be able to connect accounts to Wallet to see information about spending, recurring transactions, account balances, and more. Apple says up-to-date account information will be available through this feature.

Apple TV

In ‌iOS 27‌ beta 2, Apple updated the Home app to add support for remotely updating an Apple TV.

The ‌Apple TV‌ is now listed in the Updates section of the Home app’s Settings interface, and tapping the update button on the ‌Apple TV‌ installs the latest software without needing to turn on the ‌Apple TV‌.

RCS

Apple added support for replying to a specific message in an RCS conversation with an Android user.

You can now long-press on a message to access the option to reply to a message, and it works the same as with iMessages.

‌iOS 27‌ also correctly displays tapback/reaction emoji on images and videos. In iOS 26, it would use a text descriptor, such as (x liked a picture) instead of showing the emoji. In ‌iOS 27‌, the emoji appears on the image or video like in an iMessage conversation.

iCloud backup notifications

Code in ‌iOS 27‌ suggests that Apple will now send notifications if an iCloud backup isn’t working properly.

“There is a problem with our server, so you may not be able to backup or restore your device at this time. Try again later,” the notification read.

AirPort Utility

Apple says the AirPort Utility app will no longer be available for download in ‌iOS 27‌. Users who already have the app can redownload it, but AirPort Utility functionality is not guaranteed in ‌iOS 27‌.

Visual intelligence

In the ‌Siri‌ section of the Settings app, there is a new Visual Intelligence option. Highlighted Image Search is turned off by default, and Apple says enabling it will automatically send images to third parties when highlighting topics to search for similar images.

Camera app

There are now yellow highlights around the camera tools button when a hidden camera feature such as exposure adjustment is enabled.

Create a pass

In the Create Pass feature in Wallet, texture options are available when choosing a color.

HomeKit cameras

You can long press on incoming notifications from HomeKit Secure Video cameras to watch the motion alert video and turn on the lights near the camera.

HomeKit Accessories

If you had HomeKit accessories like Philips Hue lights that were unresponsive after installing ‌iOS 27‌ and tvOS 27, beta 2 updates resolve the issue.

Weather report

Some of the light blue text in the Weather app has been updated to be clearer and brighter, making it easier to read. Precipitation levels, condition descriptor and wind mph reading are now more vibrantly colored.

Siri app

There is a new option to select multiple conversations to delete in the ‌Siri‌ app.

Photos

AI tools in the Photos app are now available for RAW images.

iOS 27 Information

‌iOS 27‌ is currently available to developers, but Apple plans to release a public beta in July. ‌iOS 27‌ is expected to launch in September alongside the new iPhones.