Apple has begun rolling out beta 3 builds of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and other updates announced at WWDC 2026, introducing new Siri customization and a dedicated Siri app on supported Apple Watches.

Users can choose from voices with different accents and adjust speaking rate and expressivity, enhancing voice interactions and positioning Siri as more capable compared to other systems.

Some AI-powered features require newer iPhone hardware and may not be available on all devices.

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Offloaded media remains accessible in Messages search, with thumbnails replacing placeholders to indicate stored photos and videos.

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Animated wallpapers respond to user interaction, with subtle motion when unlocking and higher refresh rates on ProMotion displays, usable as desktop backgrounds or screensavers.

Liquid Glass remains the focus, with refinements to readability, refraction, contrast, window shapes, toolbars, sidebars, and a new slider for adjustable appearance.

Rendering improvements in Liquid Glass enhance readability through better refraction, contrast, and consistency.

A screenshot shared by Aaron Perris on X is cited as the basis for the UI description.

Dynamic App Grid reorganizes five apps based on context and usage, with a bottom-center icon to access the rest.