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iPadOS 27 public beta is out now
Apple has opened the iPadOS 27 public beta ahead of its Fall 2026 release. Here’s how to install it and which iPads are supported.
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Apple has released the iPadOS 27 public beta, giving iPad users early access to the update first shown at WWDC 2026 last month.
ZDNET notes that much of Apple’s WWDC presentation centered on Apple Intelligence, including upgrades to Siri, improved image editing tools, and new features in Safari. But before installing the beta, it recommends backing up your iPad first. As with most beta software, iPadOS 27 can include bugs, glitches, and crashes.
To install the public beta on a supported device:
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- Open Settings
- Go to General
- Tap Software Update
- Turn on Beta Updates
- Download iPadOS 27 Public Beta
Supported models include:
- iPad Pro
- iPad Pro (M4 and later)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation and later)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation and later)
- iPad Air 13-inch (M2 and later)
- iPad Air 11-inch (M2, M3, and M4)
- iPad Air (4th generation and later)
- iPad (A16)
- iPad (9th generation and later)
- iPad mini (A17 Pro)
- iPad mini (6th generation and later)
How to get the developer beta
The iPadOS 27 developer beta is also available. To access it, users need to enroll in Apple’s Developer Program through the Apple Developer app and sign in with their Apple Account.
According to the source, enrollment requires accepting Apple’s agreements, entering personal information, verifying identity, and selecting Individual as the entity type. Apple’s developer access is free if you only want the beta. The $99 annual subscription is only required if you plan to distribute apps or need additional developer tools.
After enrollment, go to Settings > General > Software Update to install the developer beta.
Apple has not announced a final release date, but ZDNET says the full version of iPadOS 27 is expected in September 2026 if Apple follows its usual schedule. Beta users also get the Feedback Assistant app, which lets them send bug reports to Apple and includes an on-device diagnostics tool with recent crash logs.
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