Apple today released the fifth public beta of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate, allowing anyone with a compatible device to download and test the new software. The fifth betas come a week after Apple launched the fourth betas and a few hours after the seventh developer betas.
You can get started by signing up on Apple’s beta website, then signing up for the public beta by opening the Settings app on your device, selecting General, and choosing Software Update.
We are nearing the end of the beta testing process and no notable new features have been found in the current developer betas.
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