iOS 27 release date: Monday, September 14, 2026 — 10 AM PT (RC shipped Sept 9)

iOS 27 will be released to the public on Monday, September 14, 2026. Apple has confirmed the keynote for Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM Pacific ("Surprise and Shine"). The iOS 27 public release is confirmed for September 14 based on FoxData and Geeky Gadgets reporting.

The latest beta is beta 8 for developers (released August 31, 2026, version 24A5430a) and public beta 6 for public testers (released August 31). The Golden Master (Release Candidate) is expected after the September 9 keynote, around September 7-9, 2026. Beta 7 (August 25, version 24A5424a) was described as the most significant Siri 2.0 improvement yet — one outlet called it "finally feeling like a real AI assistant".

What are the most-asked iOS 27 release date questions?

Question	Answer
When does iOS 27 come out?	Monday, September 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM PT (1 PM ET, 6 PM UK, 2 AM AEST Sept 15)
Is iOS 27 out yet?	Yes — released September 14, 2026 (as of Sept 15). Download Settings → General → Software Update.
When is the iOS 27 Golden Master / RC?	Shipped Sept 9, 2026 to developers, post-keynote. Same build as public release.
Which iPhones support iOS 27?	iPhone 13 and later (incl. SE 3rd gen). iPhone 12, 11, XR, XS dropped.
Which iPhones get Apple Intelligence 2.0?	iPhone 15 Pro and later (A17 Pro+). Full features need 12GB RAM (iPhone 18 Pro/Max/Air 2/Fold).
When was iOS 27 beta 8?	August 31, 2026 (developer) / August 31 (public beta 6). Version 24A5430a.
When is iOS 27.1?	Late October 2026 — typically ships 4-6 weeks after major release; bug fixes + Japan/Korea full rollout.
Does iPhone 18 ship with iOS 27?	Yes — iPhone 18 Pro/Max/Air 2/Fold ship Sept 18, 2026 with iOS 27 pre-installed.

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When is the iOS 27 release date?

iOS 27 public release is confirmed for Monday, September 14, 2026. This is a shift from Apple's historical "GM Tuesday, public Thursday" pattern. For iOS 27, the RC ships after the September 9 keynote (~September 7-9), and the public release follows approximately 5-7 days later on Monday, September 14.

The full iOS 27 rollout:

Date (2026)	Event	Status
Wednesday, September 9	Keynote — "Surprise and Shine" at Apple Park	Confirmed by Apple
~September 7-9	iOS 27 Release Candidate (Golden Master) to developers	Expected
Monday, September 14	iOS 27 public release	Confirmed by reporting
Friday, September 18	iPhone 18 Pro / 18 Pro Max / Fold on-sale	Expected

Note: The standard iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and iPhone Air 2 are delayed to spring 2027 — they are not part of the September 18 on-sale event. The September 9 event reveals only the Pro, Pro Max, and Fold models.

When is iOS 27 beta 6 coming out?

iOS 27 developer beta 6 has already been released — it shipped on August 19, 2026. iOS 27 public beta 6 shipped two days later, on August 21, 2026. Both are available for download now from the Apple Developer portal and the Apple Beta Software Program respectively.

Beta 8 is the last numbered developer beta. The full schedule:

Beta	Date (2026)	Audience	Status
Developer beta 1	June 8	Developers	Shipped
Developer beta 2	June 23	Developers	Shipped
Developer beta 3 + Public beta 1	July 7	Dev + Public	Shipped
Developer beta 4 + Public beta 2	July 21	Dev + Public	Shipped
Developer beta 5 + Public beta 3	August 4	Dev + Public	Shipped
Developer beta 6 + Public beta 4	August 19/21	Dev + Public	Shipped
Developer beta 7 + Public beta 5	August 25	Dev + Public	Shipped
Developer beta 8 + Public beta 6	August 31	Dev + Public	Shipped (CONFIRMED)
RC / Golden Master	~September 7-9	Developers	Expected
Public release	September 14	Everyone	Confirmed

Beta 6 includes the iOS 27 features Apple announced at WWDC in June plus several bug fixes and refinements. There are no new user-facing features expected in beta 6 versus beta 5 — Apple's feature freeze typically lands with beta 4, and betas 5+ are about stability.

When is iOS 27 public beta 6 coming out?

iOS 27 public beta 6 shipped on August 21, 2026. It is available to anyone enrolled in the Apple Beta Software Program. Public beta 6 lags developer beta 6 by approximately 48 hours — Apple's standard pattern is to release public betas two days after the corresponding developer beta, after Apple validates the developer build has no critical issues.

Public beta 6 is the last public beta before the public release on September 14. Apple released public beta 7 immediately after the September 9 keynote (~September 10), with public release following 4 days later on Monday, September 14.

When is iOS 27 developer beta 6 coming out?

iOS 27 developer beta 6 shipped on August 19, 2026. It is available to anyone with an Apple Developer account from the Apple Developer downloads portal. Developer beta 6 requires an Apple Developer account ($99/year for the standard tier) or a free Apple Developer account for users who have previously installed a developer beta.

Apple has shipped 8 developer betas so far (betas 1-8). The RC ships after the September 9 keynote as a post-keynote build (~September 7-9), distinct from the August 31 beta 8. There is no beta 9 — the RC is the final pre-release build.

When is iOS 27 beta 8 coming out?

iOS 27 developer beta 8 shipped August 31, 2026 (version 24A5430a). This is confirmed. Beta 8 is a refinement build with no new features — Apple's feature freeze for iOS 27 landed at beta 4. The RC is a separate build that ships after the September 9 keynote.

For the full beta 8 details, see our iOS 27 beta 8 release date FAQ.

When is the iOS 27 GM (Golden Master / Release Candidate) coming out?

The iOS 27 Golden Master (also called the Release Candidate) is expected after the September 9 keynote, most likely around September 7-9, 2026. This is a shift from Apple's historical "GM Tuesday, public Thursday" pattern — for iOS 27, the RC ships post-keynote rather than pre-on-sale.

The GM is the same build that ships to the public on September 14 — there is no "final" change between GM and public release unless a critical last-minute bug is found.

The Release Candidate and the Golden Master are the same build — Apple uses both terms interchangeably.

When is the iOS 27 release date in Australia?

iOS 27 will release in Australia on the same day as in the United States — September 14, 2026 Australian time, which is September 15, 2026 in the US. The date difference is purely a timezone artifact.

Australia is typically 14-17 hours ahead of the US Pacific time zone. When iOS 27 goes live at approximately 10:00 AM Pacific on September 14, it will already be September 15 in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and other AEST/AEDT timezones. Apple does not delay releases for international markets; iOS 27 will be available for download in Australia as soon as Apple's servers flip the switch globally.

Australian users typically see iOS 27 available for download between 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM AEST on September 15 — a few hours after the US release.

For full Australian timezone details, see our iOS 27 release date Australia FAQ.

What is the iOS 27 beta schedule?

The full iOS 27 beta schedule:

Date (2026)	Beta	Audience
June 8	Beta 1	Developers (post-WWDC)
June 23	Beta 2	Developers
August 25	Beta 7 + Public beta 5	Developers + Public
August 31	Beta 8 + Public beta 6	Developers + Public
~September 7-9	RC / Golden Master	Developers
September 14	Public release	Everyone

The 7-day gap between developer beta 6 (August 19) and beta 7 (August 25) was wider than the standard 14-day cadence. Apple extended the gap to give engineering teams time to address bugs found in beta 6 before locking the GM candidate. Beta 7 was described as the best Siri 2.0 build yet.

Which iPhones will get iOS 27?

iOS 27 supports all iPhones that run iOS 26. The full compatibility list:

• iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, Fold (new in 2026 — pre-installed at Sept 18 on-sale)
• iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, 17e, Air (2025)
• iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, 16e (2024)
• iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max (2023)
• iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max (2022)
• iPhone SE (3rd generation) (2022)
• iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max (2021)

The iPhone 12, iPhone 11, iPhone XR, and iPhone XS lines are dropped with iOS 27. Note: The standard iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e are delayed to spring 2027 and will ship with iOS 27 pre-installed.

What are the new features in iOS 27?

iOS 27 includes at least these new features (some require iPhone 15 Pro or later, some require A20 or later):

• Siri 2.0: A full rewrite of Siri with on-device LLM capabilities. Requires A20 or A20 Pro.
• Proactive Intelligence 2.0: Background AI that anticipates needs based on context. Requires A20 or later.
• Live Translation 2.0: Real-time translation of phone calls, FaceTime calls, and conversations. Requires A20 or later.
• Visual Intelligence 2.0: Improved object recognition, live text in video, and AI-powered search. Requires A17 Pro or later.
• Redesigned Camera app: New mode dial, AI-powered scene detection, and ProRes 2 codec support.
• Standby Mode 2.0: Customizable widgets, third-party integrations, and Always-On support for non-Pro iPhones.
• Messages upgrades: RCS support for all carriers, AI-suggested replies, and cross-platform emoji reactions.
• Mail 2.0: AI categorization, smart folders, and scheduled send.
• Privacy and security: Improved App Tracking Transparency, on-device passkey management, and post-quantum encryption for iMessage.

Apple has also redesigned the Lock Screen, Control Center, and Settings app for iOS 27. The visual changes are subtle — flatter, more typography-driven, with more dynamic color theming based on the wallpaper.

Will my iPhone get all iOS 27 features?

No. iOS 27 features are tiered by hardware capability:

• A20 / A20 Pro (iPhone 18, Pro, Pro Max, Air 2, Fold): All features
• A19 / A19 Pro (iPhone 17, 17 Pro, Air): All features except Proactive Intelligence 2.0
• A18 / A18 Pro (iPhone 16, 16 Pro): Most features, including Siri 2.0 with reduced speed
• A17 Pro (iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max): Visual Intelligence 2.0 and most AI features; no Siri 2.0
• A16 (iPhone 15, 15 Plus): Visual Intelligence 2.0 in limited form; no on-device AI features
• A15 and earlier: Mostly bug fixes and security patches; no new AI features

Should I install the iOS 27 beta?

If you are not a developer or power user, no. The public beta is more stable than the developer beta, but it is still beta software. Wait for the final release on September 14 unless you have a secondary device to test on. Battery drain, app crashes, and missing features are common in the public beta; Apple explicitly marks it as "beta quality" and recommends not installing it on a primary device.

Will the iPhone 18 ship with iOS 27?

Yes. The iPhone 18, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone 18e, iPhone Air 2, and iPhone Fold will all ship with iOS 27 pre-installed. The setup process will offer to transfer data from your old iPhone over Wi-Fi, over cable, or via iCloud. The transfer typically takes 30-90 minutes for a full restore.