• Build Number & Modem Firmware iOS 27 Beta 2 ships with build 24A5370H. Modem firmware updates to 2.08.08.01 on iPhone 17 models, potentially improving connectivity and cellular reliability.
• Optimizing Search in Siri The old “Indexing in Progress” message has been renamed to Optimizing Search in Siri, providing a clearer explanation of what the device is doing after an update.
• Lock Screen Now Playing Fixed The Now Playing widget on the Lock Screen can once again reappear after being dismissed, fixing one of the more annoying bugs found in Beta 1.
• Liquid Glass Improvements Apple refined the Liquid Glass effect throughout iOS 27. Background content now appears sharper and more detailed behind translucent interface elements.
• Apple TV Updates Through Home App Users can now update Apple TV software directly from the Home app on iPhone, bringing Apple TV management closer to HomePod integration.
• Major Siri Interface Changes Siri receives multiple refinements including a smaller Dynamic Island animation, updated menus, faster responses, and the new Siri AI Beta branding throughout Settings.
• Visual Intelligence Toggle A new Visual Intelligence option allows screenshot highlights to instantly launch image searches, making reverse-image lookup faster and easier.
• Siri Performance Boost Siri feels noticeably faster in Beta 2 when creating reminders, generating content, launching actions, and handling requests. This is one of the most noticeable improvements in the update.
• Write With Siri Everywhere The new Write With Siri shortcut now appears directly within the predictive text area, making AI-powered writing tools quicker to access across iOS.
• Screenshot & Crop Fixes Apple fixed the screenshot crop bug that caused cropped images to save incorrectly. Screenshot search tools and paste previews also received visual improvements.
• Messages & RCS Improvements Android conversations gain support for RCS replies and improved reaction handling, allowing Android users to see exact emoji reactions.
• Camera & Photos Enhancements Camera indicators now highlight active features such as Night Mode and Macro Mode. Photos gains new AI editing support for RAW images, along with improvements to Extend and Cleanup tools.
• Wallet Spending Insights Wallet introduces a new Insights section capable of showing spending trends, recurring transactions, balances, and financial summaries from connected accounts.
• Safari & Extension Builder Updates Safari’s Notify Me feature receives a refreshed design, while the new AI-powered Extension Builder now allows users to edit and copy example prompts before generating extensions.
• Additional System Refinements Reminders, Passwords, Privacy settings, iPhone Mirroring, keyboard interactions, grammar correction tools, and various interface elements have all received usability improvements.
• Performance & Battery Early testing suggests smoother overall performance than Beta 1, particularly with Siri responsiveness. Battery life appears similar to Beta 1 so far, though longer testing is required.
• Release Timeline iOS 27 Beta 3 is expected during the week of July 6, 2026. The Public Beta is expected around mid-July, while the final iOS 27 release is anticipated alongside new iPhone models in September 2026.

This summary covers iOS 27 Beta 2 based on developer testing and early beta feedback. Features, performance, and functionality may change before the final public release.