# What's New in iOS 27 Beta 3? **URL:** \ **Category:** iOS & iPadOS\ **Tags:** ios-27, featured\ **Created:** [July 6, 2026, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-3/23195 "2026-07-06T17:28:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![betaprofiles](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/betaprofiles/32/6490_2.png) [@betaprofiles](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/betaprofiles)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2026, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-3/23195/1 "2026-07-06T17:28:04Z")
Apple has released iOS 27 beta 3 to developers today, bringing more UI refinements and bug fixes. On top of that, Apple is preparing the iOS 27 Public Beta, confirmed to launch sometime in July. ![what's-new-in-ios-27-beta-3](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/f/ff57873a3a2b21b60a658facfcaced1ded64e123.jpeg) - [How to download iOS 27 Developer Beta for free, no need beta profile →](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/how-to-download-ios-27-developer-beta-for-free-no-need-beta-profile/13412) In case you missed it, here’s everything added in beta 2: [What’s New in iOS 27 Beta 2 →](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-2/23179) * * * **iOS 27 Developer Beta 3** **Build:** `24A5380h ` **Released:** July 6, 2026 * * * ## Optimizing Search and Siri After updating to iOS 27 Beta 3, my iPhone showed an “Optimizing Search and Siri” banner at the top of Settings. This replaces the “Indexing in Progress” indicator from Beta 1. It appears that some Siri changes in iOS 27 Beta 3 require the iPhone to index content again. However, this change is not new in Beta 3, as @iNekomac [reported](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-2/23179/39) that a similar banner also appeared after resetting an iPhone running iOS 27 Beta 2. ![ios-27-beta-3-optimizing-search-and-siri](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/8/8d77358c86498c52baf874fa776e0c135b99a9e9.jpeg) ## Customize Siri Voice iOS 27 Beta 3 now lets you customize Siri voice. This feature requires an iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max or iPhone Air. ![ios-27-beta-3-custom-siri-voices](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/a/a52777574f47e7c58c85311fd2d6390d7d78c091.jpeg) ## Siri AI The new Siri AI has been slightly refined. Apple has added a colorful reflective layer that appears while Siri is listening to your request. ![ios-27-beta-3-siri-ui](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/1/10bcdfabe455160d32fa32f47801e1c011c07b34.jpeg) [https://x.com/BetaProfiles/status/2074203724248121695](https://x.com/BetaProfiles/status/2074203724248121695) Siri AI can now access information from third-party apps as well. As [Max Weinbach pointed out](https://x.com/mweinbach/status/2074277184781570066), he asked Siri about his Tesla’s current battery level, and Siri requested permission to access the Tessie app before displaying the battery level from the app. ![ios-27-beta-3-siri-ai-pull-info-from-third-party-apps](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/b/becaba67f325d0e09e957a33bb512abfe8443219.jpeg) _Image credit [@mweinbach](https://x.com/mweinbach/status/2074277184781570066) & [@CamCovington](https://x.com/CamCovington/status/2074277574574842288)_ In Settings → Siri, Beta 3 renames Siri AI (Beta) to simply Siri, while also adding a BETA badge next to the Siri logo. ![ios-27-beta-3-siri-ai-beta-badge](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/d/d12095be9c8b289e797eda74e36292296f4970d9.jpeg) ## Specular Highlights iOS 27 beta 3 has toned down the specular highlights on Home Screen icons, making them look softer and reducing the dark outlines. The change is most noticeable with the Clear or Tinted icon style. ![ios-27-beta-3-clear-mode Large](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/b/bec7ce58ac9299efcfb595c53af636b26eb65036.jpeg) ## Updated App Icons The Reminders and Feedback app icons have been updated in iOS 27 Beta 3. ![ios-27-beta-2-new-icons Large](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/d/de73c3212d7045da4496709cfb44e0b359aab725.jpeg) ## Status Bar The 5G and Wi-Fi icons now appear together in the status bar when opening Control Center. ![ios-27-beta-3-5g-status-bar](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/f/f2a8d80e246d1b409f7eccc288dbfc019b54404c.jpeg) ## AirPods Adaptive Audio iOS 27 Beta 3 brings the Adaptive Audio adjustment slider directly into the Listening Mode interface in AirPods Settings. Previously, this option was tucked away under Audio & Routing → Adaptive Audio. You can now fine-tune Adaptive Audio with more granular adjustment levels, rather than being limited to just three. ![ios-27-beta-3-airpods-adaptive-audio](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/e/ee479700d899604022beffb57e8ef6f6e2de858c.jpeg) ## Shortcuts In the shortcut editor, the Edit button has been updated to make it more noticeable. Apple Intelligence can also generate a summary of the shortcut’s key actions. ![ios-26-beta-3-shortcuts-updates](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/b/b2ffd09d1180c49d73e2b4668f8a2b36b835925c.jpeg) The “New Shortcut” button has been replaced by a simpler “+” button. ![ios-27-beta-3-shortcuts-new-shortcut-button](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/c/c28c871aa82b09fdae623ab6d874e32680122653.jpeg) A new setting is available under Settings → Apps → Shortcuts, allowing you to choose between the “Describe a Shortcut” interface or the “Shortcuts Editor” when creating a new shortcut. ![ios-27-beta-3-shortcuts-settings](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/3/3d6ed206ce781f08019ccf771c00727207f624d2.jpeg) ## Find My When you open the Find My app, you’ll now see a What’s New in Find My screen highlighting the latest changes. - **Flexible Location Sharing:** Share your location for a custom duration or until a set date and time. Pause sharing with people individually, whenever you want. - **Redesigned Apple Watch App:** A unified app on watchOS with a map-focused interface, quick actions, and Precision Finding. - **Location Improvements:** Sharing your location will automatically use the iPhone with the active number or your Apple Watch (GPS + Cellular models). ![ios-27-beta-3-what's-new-in-find-my-splash](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/f/fe67439e0121e4d52c2cb6c4f81cb96a7b3d8d2d.jpeg) ## Control Center A new Show Borders control has been added under Vision Accessibility in Control Center. ![ios-27-beta-3-show-borders-control](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/f/f66d90a396e45a5adb02738804c72d8a35802b6d.jpeg) ## Live Recognition Live Recognition has been moved to the main Accessibility menu (Settings → Accessibility). Previously, it was tucked away under Settings → Accessibility → VoiceOver → VoiceOver Recognition. ![ios-27-beta-3-settings-accessibility-Live-Recognition](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/d/d915ee17fd613b767a581f55da374ebd62d0d0ec.jpeg) ## Photos _Update: This was already added in Beta 2._ There’s a new ‘Show Ratings Controls’ option in the Photos settings. Once enabled, it adds a 5-star ‘Set Rating’ button for photos and videos, and you’ll see the rating icons right on the thumbnails. ![ios-27-beta-3-photos-Show-Ratings-Controls](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/3/3a978dac149b42607c67fe29293538fd29271346.jpeg) ![ios-27-beta-3-photos-rating](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/a/a0329f5eab056ab1048713d4adc6d3142d77bf48.jpeg) ## Notifications The wallpaper depth effect is now integrated into the Notification Center’s opening animation. ![ios-27-beta-3-Notification-Center-Depth-Effect-2](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/4/422022dadc69f00a162bcac51cad3cd1903d4846.jpeg) [https://x.com/BetaProfiles/status/2074495062675955951](https://x.com/BetaProfiles/status/2074495062675955951) ## Lock Screen Bottom Lock Screen controls now adapt to Light and Dark Mode. ![ios-27-beta-3-lock-screen-shortcuts](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/d/d33615e9ff46c08290967d46d0b9780139016719.jpeg) ## Combine Emojis The keyboard now suggests _Combine_ when you type two or more emojis. Although the button still appears when you enter up to five emojis, it can currently combine a maximum of three at a time. This feature uses Genmoji to merge multiple emojis into a single inline emoji. Once the Genmoji interface opens, you can also enter a description to further customize the result. To make the **Combine** suggestion appear, you’ll need to enable **Predictive Text** in **Settings → General → Keyboard**. ![ios-27-beta-3-combine-emojis](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/3/35500fba06ec60b2f813d482bb7b776559da7a24.jpeg) ## CarPlay Wi-Fi In CarPlay Wi-Fi settings, there’s a new Use for Internet option that lets your iPhone use your car’s hotspot for internet access. If that connection is lost, it automatically falls back to the iPhone’s cellular connection. When Use for Internet is enabled, a Wi-Fi icon also appears next to the connection name. Thanks to @KingDando ![ios-27-beta-3-Use-For-Internet-carplay](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/e/e992eeb4b7ff744ce532d1dfb0f9bd374e853489.jpeg) * * * If you’ve come across any other changes, drop them in the comments below 👇 I’ll keep adding more iOS 27 Beta 3 changes and new features here as I discover them. Stay tuned and follow [@BetaProfiles on X](https://x.com/BetaProfiles) or [Threads](https://www.threads.com/@betaprofiles)! [![google-preferred-source-badge-dark](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/0/022edb51f54dde36ed18d86e40fe64fa53827d72.png)](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=https://forum.betaprofiles.com) ---
**Author:** ![Zagnut531](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/zagnut531/32/5176_2.png) [@Zagnut531](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/Zagnut531)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2026, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-3/23195/2 "2026-07-06T18:28:42Z")
Reminders and Feedback Assistant have new icons. Shortcuts has a bigger + and it’s no longer blue. There is a new indexing info in Settings. Also for some reason the Home Screen (including icons and wallpaper) is more saturated, I noticed when I compared screenshots. ![IMG_3580](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/8/8d62e4db35979f8586c126ceeb4b478c1990a039.jpeg) ![IMG_3577](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/3/340d35f8d53ca3147240791d9e57f76ae7a2f6ca.jpeg) ![IMG_3584](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/6/6051e5e2dfbbac5f28dd08d9029cc0b09108494c.jpeg) ![IMG_3581](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/7/7b64ce05e294b7603ca4aa90129335b0d0915176.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Zagnut531](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/zagnut531/32/5176_2.png) [@Zagnut531](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/Zagnut531)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2026, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-3/23195/3 "2026-07-06T18:49:17Z")
Wallpapers with Depth Effect sort of “morph” with the Home Screen ![ScreenRecording_07-06-2026 11-36-00_1_still](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/b/bf9eaed4c50b02f65a42be8c9d0acb3eab25122d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![f90ariyo](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/aeb1de/32.png) [@f90ariyo](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/f90ariyo)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2026, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-3/23195/4 "2026-07-06T19:06:05Z")
Quick access buttons on the lock screen no longer have liquid glass unlike iOS 26 or iOS 27.0 developper beta 2 or 1 on iOS 27.0 developper beta 3. Liquid Glass toggle is on max on iOS 27.0 developper beta 3. ![IMG_2106](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/5/50f51f3d02e6e03b55ee318ae14a940237103e61.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![KingDando](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/kingdando/32/4963_2.png) [@KingDando](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/KingDando)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2026, 7:16pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-3/23195/5 "2026-07-06T19:16:29Z")
> [@Zagnut531](#): > > ![IMG_3580](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/8/8d62e4db35979f8586c126ceeb4b478c1990a039.jpeg) The “Learn More”-Button directs you to an unavailable page [https://support.apple.com/en-us/127550](https://support.apple.com/en-us/127550) @Zagnut531 Where are you to get `5G+`? In Germany we only have 5G and 4G/LTE and stuff like that. ---
**Author:** ![toshikssss](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/c68b51/32.png) [@toshikssss](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/toshikssss)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2026, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-3/23195/6 "2026-07-06T19:18:56Z")
New folders in “Notes” app ![IMG_2393](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/8/846de9a628fca62652fd5059acf12fdc6ff5b698.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![KingDando](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/kingdando/32/4963_2.png) [@KingDando](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/KingDando)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-3/23195/7 "2026-07-06T19:35:22Z")
I now have “5G 🛜“ or something like that 🙂 ![IMG_3638](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/a/a159a89f5e0b3b57021994d8425a01c1957014c5.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Zagnut531](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/zagnut531/32/5176_2.png) [@Zagnut531](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/Zagnut531)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2026, 7:42pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-3/23195/8 "2026-07-06T19:42:48Z")
That’s not new, those were always there ---
**Author:** ![betaprofiles](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/betaprofiles/32/6490_2.png) [@betaprofiles](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/betaprofiles)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2026, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-3/23195/9 "2026-07-06T20:28:46Z")
That’s look so good 👏 ---
**Author:** ![betaprofiles](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/betaprofiles/32/6490_2.png) [@betaprofiles](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/betaprofiles)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2026, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-3/23195/10 "2026-07-06T21:06:52Z")
Apple often adds placeholder links in Settings for upcoming features. These links will become active automatically when iOS 27 is officially released this fall. ---
**Author:** ![Zagnut531](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/zagnut531/32/5176_2.png) [@Zagnut531](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/Zagnut531)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2026, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-3/23195/11 "2026-07-06T22:27:39Z")
Comparing my screenshots, clear icons didn’t have distortion, and now they do. The icons now look properly layered. Beta 2 is first pic ![IMG_3574](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/b/b9997727529ce0f8079f321185de2d12517da6d3.jpeg) ![IMG_3596](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/d/d54cea72b36786c575d3e54a96e7d97d45a27012.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Eduaddad](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/eduaddad/32/5905_2.png) [@Eduaddad](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/Eduaddad)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2026, 11:56pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-3/23195/12 "2026-07-06T23:56:25Z")
![IMG_2081](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/8/8563a90ffbd915f26a188bbb21888346dead6a7f.jpeg) Voz with 5G Standalone has arrived at Vivo in Brazil ---
**Author:** ![Anthony2317](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/anthony2317/32/5370_2.png) [@Anthony2317](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/Anthony2317)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2026, 5:31am UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-3/23195/13 "2026-07-07T05:31:45Z")
The rating control was already in beta 2 ---
**Author:** ![B11](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/919ad9/32.png) [@B11](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/B11)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2026, 12:17pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-3/23195/14 "2026-07-07T12:17:07Z")
![image](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/d/d078e78ea496e459c17066affce8ba68b32ed102.jpeg) There is now the option to add keywords to photos which, I believe, can be used for keyword searches. Not sure if this was introduced in this beta but for years, I had been using the caption field above as a means of keyword searching for certain images in my photos app but now can use this. ---
**Author:** ![KingDando](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/kingdando/32/4963_2.png) [@KingDando](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/KingDando)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2026, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-3/23195/15 "2026-07-07T13:06:25Z")
I found a bug with the new Paste-Button. Instead of showing my copied URL it shows the translation key (or something like that). ![IMG_3649](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/c/c9f670f886537300d63d261a4bf4bb7cee2d7309.jpeg) _Update: It only appears for copied texts. Not for links or images._ ---
**Author:** ![betaprofiles](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/betaprofiles/32/6490_2.png) [@betaprofiles](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/betaprofiles)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2026, 1:32pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-3/23195/16 "2026-07-07T13:32:36Z")
Adding keywords in Photos has been available since iOS 27 Beta 1. I’m the same way, I use the caption field to find photos much faster. 😄 ---
**Author:** ![betaprofiles](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/betaprofiles/32/6490_2.png) [@betaprofiles](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/betaprofiles)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-3/23195/17 "2026-07-07T13:35:48Z")
You’re right, it was already there in Beta 2. I just hadn’t reported this feature in Beta 2. ---
**Author:** ![B11](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/919ad9/32.png) [@B11](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/B11)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2026, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-3/23195/18 "2026-07-07T19:09:54Z")
I also noticed that the insights option introduced from beta 2 was removed from the wallet app ---
**Author:** ![KingDando](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/kingdando/32/4963_2.png) [@KingDando](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/KingDando)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2026, 9:49am UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-3/23195/19 "2026-07-08T09:49:10Z")
Apple changed the Siri AI Page again. > [@What's New in iOS 27 Beta 2?](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-2/23179/1): > > The Siri (Beta) settings page is now called Siri AI (Beta) in iOS 27 beta 2. The Siri AI (Beta) settings page is now called Siri. The Beta info moved to the Siri AI icon. ![IMG_3659](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/9/9acb937a7bc0a0043910a37dee9192bccc76310f.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![betaprofiles](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/betaprofiles/32/6490_2.png) [@betaprofiles](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/betaprofiles)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2026, 11:35am UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-3/23195/20 "2026-07-08T11:35:09Z")
Wallet Insights isn’t available globally, so I’m guessing Apple has hidden the feature in unsupported regions. Can anyone in the UK confirm whether it’s still showing up there? [Next page](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-3/23195.md?page=2)