Apple released the first iOS 27.3 developer beta update earlier this week. Now, the company has seeded out the first iOS 27.3 public beta release, so regular users can try the new features before the stable release.
iOS 27.3 Public Beta 1 Update: What's New?
Starting with the biggest change, the redesigned Health app is finally here. The Insights tab gives you a summary of your heart, sleep, fitness and other health data throughout the day. You also get personalised suggestions.
Meanwhile, the Longevity tab looks at your health over a longer period and includes Health Age. It compares metrics from your Apple Watch, like VO2 max and resting heart rate, against your actual age.
However, the redesigned Health app is only available on iPhones that support Apple Intelligence, which means the iPhone 15 Pro and newer models. You can check our list of Apple Intelligence eligible devices to see if your iPhone is ready to get the update. The app also now supports global English, so it should be usable in India too.
Moving on, Safari gets vertical tabs, which move your tabs to the side of the screen. There’s also an Adaptive Dark Mode, which darkens websites that don’t have their own dark theme.
Siri AI can now do more inside Apple’s own apps. For instance, you can ask Siri to create and save a playlist, schedule an iMessage to send later, or create a Journal entry. If you’re new to it, here’s our guide on how Siri AI works.
Apart from that, here are the other new features in the iOS 27.3 public beta 1 update:
- iPhone Duo Reachability: On the iPhone Duo, Reachability now shifts content towards one side of the unfolded display, making it easier to use with one hand.
- StandBy: Customisable clock faces with colour and complication options come to more iPhones, starting with the iPhone 11.
- Apple Fitness+: A new Gym Strength feature for Fitness+ subscribers builds a four-week lifting plan based on your goals, experience, schedule and the equipment you have.
The iOS 27.3 public beta 1 is available for iOS 27-eligible iPhones. To install it, sign up for the beta software at beta.apple.com using the same Apple Account signed into your iPhone. Next, go to Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updates. Here, select iOS 27 Public Beta and tap on Update Now when iOS 27.3 appears.
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