Apple is set to unveil iOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote today, and the first developer beta should be available just minutes after the keynote ends. As was the case with iOS 26, it is likely that anyone with an Apple Developer account will be able to install the iOS 27 developer beta for free,

Beta versions of iOS, iPadOS and watchOS are available to download if you have a developer account.

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Developers found iOS 27 beta references to fold states and multiple displays, fueling speculation that Apple is preparing for a foldable iPhone.

Every major iOS release brings a familiar dilemma. New features arrive months before the final release, and many users want to try them immediately. At the same time, beta software carries risks that can affect performance,

Apple this week unveiled iOS 27, and the upcoming software update seems to hint at the rumored "iPhone Ultra" in at least two ways. "iPhone Ultra" is reportedly the name of Apple's long-rumored foldable iPhone.