# What's New in iOS 27 Beta 7 and Beta 8 **URL:** \ **Category:** iOS & iPadOS\ **Tags:** ios-27, featured\ **Created:** [August 24, 2026, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-7-and-beta-8/23246 "2026-08-24T17:31:25Z")\ **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:** [August 24, 2026, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-7-and-beta-8/23246/1 "2026-08-24T17:31:25Z")
Apple today released iOS 27 Beta 8 to developers. Only a few betas remain before iOS 27 wraps up its beta cycle and ships next month. Late-stage updates like this one usually don’t bring many notable changes, since Apple shifts its focus to the iOS 27.1 beta arriving next month. ![what's-new-ios-27-beta-7](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/4/428617f8b6146a0f5703acc5855a77fe750fa21d.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 6: [What’s New in iOS 27 Beta 6 →](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-6/23240) * * * **iOS 27 Developer Beta 8** **Build:** `24A5430a ` **Released:** August 31, 2026 * * * Just like beta 7, iOS 27 beta 8 doesn’t seem to bring any notable changes. The iOS 27 RC (Release Candidate) is expected to arrive next week, on September 9, following Apple’s keynote event introducing the new iPhone lineup. - [When Will iOS 27 Be Released? Here Is What to Expect](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/when-will-ios-27-be-released-here-is-what-to-expect/23284) Here’s something interesting: iOS 27 beta 8, released today on August 31, is both the final beta of iOS 27 and the last release under Tim Cook’s time as CEO. John Ternus will take over as Apple CEO tomorrow, on September 1. ![tim-cook-last-day-as-apple-ceo](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/3/3543c1d1a5e789329f3daa2f8cdb08f31f365b00.jpeg) * * * **iOS 27 Developer Beta 7** **Build:** `24A5424a ` **Released:** August 24, 2026 * * * iOS 27 Beta 7 appears to be a _“bug fixes and refinements”_ update, as I haven’t spotted any notable changes in this release. The build number for iOS 27 Beta 7 ends with the letter “a,” so the RC is getting very close. My prediction is that Apple will release the iOS 27 RC on the day of the September iPhone event (rumors point to Wednesday, September 9). That means iOS 27 Beta 8 will likely arrive next week with a build number also ending in “a,” followed by the RC, since we only have about two weeks left. The IPSW file sizes for iOS 27 Beta 5, 6, and 7 have barely changed. That’s a sign Apple has been focusing more on refinements and bug fixes than on adding major changes. ![ios 27 beta 5 6 7 ipsw file size](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/e/e559e68e1a5147efc6240840e480def2ebf655ad.jpeg) ## Siri AI Waitlist Messages According to [MacRumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/24/siri-ai-ios-27-waitlist/), code in iOS 27 Beta 7 references a message in Settings \> Siri that shows a dynamic wait time users may face before they can download the on-device models and enable Siri AI features. ![ios 27 beta 7 siri ai waitlist](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/d/d6d066c75ad78d1b00f6a956dd91f3f0f8ef26eb.jpeg) Reddit user [u/pdfu shared](https://www.reddit.com/r/iOSBeta/comments/1vxkwvh/ios_27_db7_dynamic_wait_time_messages_for_siri_ai/) that Apple has added a new server endpoint, `linwoodWaitTimeMessage`, to fetch the current Siri availability status for a device, meaning Apple can adjust this value remotely on the server side based on demand and capacity. If you installed iOS 27 Beta 1 back in the early days, you’ll remember there was a waitlist to use Siri AI. Some people waited only a few hours before Siri AI became available on their device, while others waited more than a week. It’s still unclear whether iOS 27 beta users will be asked to join the waitlist again once iOS 27 is released. The Siri AI waitlist will apply to iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27. ## Siri AI Intro Video iOS 27 Beta 7 updates the Siri AI intro video, where the Siri orb now looks less vibrant, matching the change Apple made in [iOS 27 Beta 5](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-5/23226#p-25639-siri-ai-7). [https://x.com/BetaProfiles/status/2092293536750428166](https://x.com/BetaProfiles/status/2092293536750428166) * * * If you spot any changes you believe are new in iOS 27 Beta 7, feel free to share them in the comments below 👇 [![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:** ![devlocalhost](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/devlocalhost/32/5667_2.png) [@devlocalhost](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/devlocalhost)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-7-and-beta-8/23246/2 "2026-08-24T19:35:18Z")
![image](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/0/0038e055ef2dd5e08e58608d1b79d8dd294eb484.jpeg)New Game Center icon? Not sure if this is new, but I don’t remember the logo looking like this ---
**Author:** ![iNekomac](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/inekomac/32/4999_2.png) [@iNekomac](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/iNekomac)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2026, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-7-and-beta-8/23246/3 "2026-08-24T19:52:02Z")
I noticed a change in watchOS—is this okay? First, I should point out that since I’m not in the U.S., this doesn’t apply to Siri AI… In other words, if you’re a Siri user outside the U.S., you should be able to see this. When you call up Siri on the Watch, the screen used to display Siri’s signature icon at the bottom, but in this watchOS 27 beta 7 update, a blur effect has been added to the background at the bottom of the screen. It would be better to show you a screenshot, but I don’t know how to take one 😅 _Translated with [DeepL.com](https://www.deepl.com/?utm_campaign=product&utm_source=web_translator&utm_medium=web&utm_content=copy_free_translation) (free version)_ ![IMG_0352](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/f/fd3f2fcbb9a760dff7d8d6f6f55e9d240f31ffa9.jpeg) Okay. I took it with my iPhone. Got it? ---
**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:** [August 24, 2026, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-7-and-beta-8/23246/5 "2026-08-24T20:16:22Z")
It was actually in beta 6, beta 4 for macOS ---
**Author:** ![xxwsch](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/xxwsch/32/6293_2.png) [@xxwsch](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/xxwsch)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2026, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-7-and-beta-8/23246/6 "2026-08-24T22:38:13Z")
Cellular data isn’t working after the update… I live in Korea and have been using the beta versions continuously since iOS 18, but this is the first time I’ve encountered a bug where cellular service doesn’t work. ---
**Author:** ![yu\_t](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/yu_t/32/6296_2.png) [@yu\_t](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/yu_t)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2026, 9:56am UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-7-and-beta-8/23246/8 "2026-08-25T09:56:00Z")
![IMG_7798](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/8/80054c947e6e1c444ca04361b49388630aac9a42.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:** [August 25, 2026, 9:57am UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-7-and-beta-8/23246/9 "2026-08-25T09:57:48Z")
Is this new? Have never seen this before. If you zoom to Sevilla, Spain on Maps you get this search UI ![IMG_4347](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/a/ad660fc48cbaee50809ec0dd26f88e9b2100cc9d.jpeg) otherwise you get this: ![IMG_4348](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/c/c5f9202e0b3d091b6951d5d196a736fd48040a25.jpeg) Can’t tell if this was added in this beta, but saw it today the first time (maybe because I’m driving to Sevilla today…) ---
**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:** [August 25, 2026, 11:15am UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-7-and-beta-8/23246/10 "2026-08-25T11:15:05Z")
You can take a screenshot on Apple Watch by pressing the Side Button and Digital Crown at the same time, but make sure the Enable Screenshots option is turned on in the Watch app (on iPhone) \> General. I think watchOS 27 makes the gradient look brighter. Here’s a screenshot from watchOS 26.6 with a much darker gradient. ![incoming-69473326-111B-4BB6-8E1A-30545AAEFF0A.PNG](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/6/659b9553948b98286cbdd2edb63251589b2fe73d.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:** [August 25, 2026, 11:16am UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-7-and-beta-8/23246/11 "2026-08-25T11:16:35Z")
This might be carrier-related. I haven’t seen many reports of cellular issues, and I haven’t run into any myself during the iOS 27 beta cycle so far 🤔 ---
**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:** [August 25, 2026, 11:24am UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-7-and-beta-8/23246/12 "2026-08-25T11:24:44Z")
Many Apple Maps features depend heavily on the region where they’re available. In my country, Apple Maps is missing quite a few features. Some of them look new but have actually been around for a long time 😬 ---
**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:** [August 25, 2026, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-7-and-beta-8/23246/13 "2026-08-25T13:31:41Z")
Something off-topic: Apple released two new Mac’s: > **[Hello Apple on Instagram: "Your desktop just got way more powerful. Say hello...](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcdsuHTNJhQ/?igsi=MWdidzY4dnd6ZXhodQ==)** > > 4,764 likes, 80 comments - helloapple on August 25, 2026: "Your desktop just got way more powerful. Say hello to the new Mac mini and Mac Studio, supercharged by the next generation of Apple silicon.". > **[Apple introduces M6 and M5 Ultra for a big leap in performance and AI compute](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-m6-and-m5-ultra-for-a-big-leap-in-performance-and-ai-compute/)** > > Apple debuted M6 in the new Mac mini and M5 Ultra in the new Mac Studio, providing an extraordinary leap in performance and AI capabilities. > **[Apple unveils a more powerful Mac mini featuring the all-new M6 and M5 Pro](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-pro/)** > > Apple announced the new Mac mini with the all-new M6 and powerful M5 Pro, delivering a dramatic boost in performance and more versatility in its supersmall desktop design. > **[Apple introduces new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultra/)** > > Apple announced the new Mac Studio, featuring M5 Max and the all-new M5 Ultra, delivering a monumental leap in AI performance and even faster graphics. I think iOS 27 will be released on September 22, 2026 to the public. At the same time when the iPhone 18 (probably) and the new Mac’s are available to buy. ---
**Author:** ![iNekomac](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/inekomac/32/4999_2.png) [@iNekomac](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/iNekomac)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2026, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-7-and-beta-8/23246/14 "2026-08-25T13:42:35Z")
Thanks! I don’t know why, but I guess I just didn’t notice the gradient in the previous version. 😅 ---
**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:** [August 25, 2026, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-7-and-beta-8/23246/15 "2026-08-25T15:06:01Z")
Weird seeing Mac hardware launch in August 👀 I feel like the stuff released today would’ve probably launched back in June if it weren’t for the memory chip shortage. ---
**Author:** ![javisx](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/javisx/32/5175_2.png) [@javisx](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/javisx)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2026, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-7-and-beta-8/23246/16 "2026-08-25T19:40:38Z")
That already existed in Spain, it’s not new. It will depend on the region I guess. ---
**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:** [August 25, 2026, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-7-and-beta-8/23246/17 "2026-08-25T20:09:26Z")
The Adaptive Power Notification got updated… again: ![IMG_4414](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/5/533b68a9ac762db5e04050abdb594a2ea6d75756.jpeg) One or two betas ago, it said “Adaptive Power is On”. ---
**Author:** ![matiza](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/user_avatar/forum.betaprofiles.com/matiza/32/6370_2.png) [@matiza](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/u/matiza)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2026, 3:53am UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-7-and-beta-8/23246/18 "2026-08-30T03:53:48Z")
this is new? ![image](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/8/88353a9860b15e9058cc85ccc0284f76d5fcfc36.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:** [August 30, 2026, 9:37am UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-7-and-beta-8/23246/19 "2026-08-30T09:37:39Z")
No, this feature has actually been around since iOS 16. ---
**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:** [August 30, 2026, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-7-and-beta-8/23246/20 "2026-08-30T15:00:21Z")
You can also buy a new Power Adapter. I think this one is especially good for traveling I think. > **[40W Dynamic Power Adapter mit 60W Max](https://www.apple.com/de/shop/product/mgtu4zm/a/40w-dynamic-power-adapter-mit-60w-max)** > > Der 40W | 60W Dynamic Power Adapter liefert zusätzliche Power für schnelleres Laden. Jetzt auf apple.com kaufen. ![IMG_4501](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/f/f7c9c4b8eaf3abb156e80c35e6bc6e64bcd07755.jpeg) ![IMG_4502](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/e/e98ce1e18ff90579c3b13ee429a90c1073e98bb8.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:** [August 30, 2026, 3:56pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-7-and-beta-8/23246/21 "2026-08-30T15:56:17Z")
I’ve got the US version of this adapter, and it’s honestly a travel essential. It’s compact and cute but still has enough power to charge my iPhone, iPad, or MacBook, whichever I need. The US plug looks more compact to me than the EU version, but the EU one has this cool button that flips out the plug, which looks pretty slick. ![IMG_0498 Large](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/uploads/default/original/2X/5/5cacdc2cc65233c41e30b79ef69132e8ebbdda9c.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:** [August 30, 2026, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-7-and-beta-8/23246/22 "2026-08-30T16:15:09Z")
I think the US version isn’t new, like the EU version.. right? [Next page](https://forum.betaprofiles.com/t/whats-new-in-ios-27-beta-7-and-beta-8/23246.md?page=2)