iOS 27 Beta 2 Boosts Cross-Platform Chats with Inline Replies, Enhanced Emoji Reactions, and Privacy Features
June 29, 2026
Apple has released the third developer betas for iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, macOS Tahoe 26.6, watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, and visionOS 26.6 to developers, continuing the beta cycle ahead of a likely summer-to-fall public release.
Alongside these, macOS Tahoe 26.5.2, iOS 26.5.2, and iPadOS 26.5.2 (build 23F84) are also available for testing.
New beta build numbers for the 26.6 lineup include Beta 1 builds 23G5052d (iOS/iPadOS), 25G5052e (macOS Tahoe), 23U5049c (watchOS), 23O5752d (visionOS), and 23L5753c (tvOS).
Inline replies let users respond directly to a specific message, appearing under the referenced message, while Android users can see emoji reactions to images.
The article invites reader feedback on beta changes, includes affiliate links, and reminds readers of standard site disclaimers about affiliate relationships.
Beta changes are light on user-facing features, and readers are encouraged to share any new discoveries in the comments.
Shortcuts gains let users enable or disable individual automations without deleting them, improving workflow control.
Update may include clearer messaging when the maximum number of blocked contacts has been reached.
Bug fixes address a screenshot editing save issue and improve iPhone mirroring stability for more reliable screen sharing.
Find My gets a visual redesign and new privacy-focused features, including paused location sharing and redesigned icons for People, Devices, Items, and Me.
Reminders now allows attaching notes and URLs directly to reminders in a unified area for easier task management.
Write with Siri is a major addition, enabling the AI to rewrite, summarize, or generate text, with expanded Siri customization options.
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