iOS 27.3 beta 1 New Features Roundup: Redesigned Health App, Safari Vertical Tabs, and More
iOS 27.3 beta 1 has been released to developer testers, with the redesigned Health app returning; Apple says it will launch officially with iOS 27.3 before the end of this year. Safari adds vertical tabs and adaptive dark mode, Siri AI language support expands to Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese, Turkish, and Norwegian, and it can perform actions within apps such as Calendar, Messages, and Music. watchOS 27.3 beta also brings Audio Intelligence features to Apple Watch, including Siri Recap and Live Rewind.
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iOS 27.3 beta 1 is here. Apple’s next iPhone software update brings a ton of changes including the redesigned Health app and much more. Below, we’re collecting the new features and changes discovered during testing.
iOS 27.3 beta 1 details
The first iOS 27.3 beta is available for developer beta testers.
To update, open Settings, tap General, then Software Update. Choose iOS 27 Developer Beta under Beta Updates.
A public beta will likely follow in the days to come.
Here’s what’s new in the new iOS 27.3 beta 1 release:
Redesigned Health app returns in beta. It was previously previewed in iOS 27.2 beta for a few cycles. Apple signals that it will ship with iOS 27.3 before the end of this year. Details here.
Audio Intelligence features for Apple Watch, including Siri Recap and Live Rewind, are available to beta test in watchOS 27.3 beta with iOS 27.3 beta. Details here.
Apple Fitness+ adds Gym Strength workouts. Details here.
Safari gains vertical tabs, adaptive dark mode, and more. Details here.
Siri AI language support expands to include Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese, Turkish, and Norwegian.
iPhone Duo adds Reachability accessibility feature. Originally designed to shift content down the screen on tall displays, iPhone Duo’s version is designed to shift content from the left or right across the display for reaching across wide screens.
iPadOS 27.3 adds support for Siri Mode in the Camera app, plus Visual Intelligence with Apple Pencil support.
StandBy mode on standard iPhone models has been updated to work more like iPhone Duo. For example, digital and analog clock faces are more customizable with options to set up multiple configurations of the same faces with the ability to swipe between options. These are also configurable with various colors and complications, similar to Apple Watch faces.
Siri AI is now able to take actions in apps like Calendar, Journal, Messages, Music, and more. You can ask Siri AI what it can do in supported apps to discover new capabilities. Details here.
Apple Music app splash screen highlights improved Auto Mix, reimagined Artist Pages, and Concerts For you based on listening.
We’ll keep adding discoveries as we spend more time with the update. Have you found a change in iOS 27.3 beta 1? Share it in the comments or email tips@9to5mac.com.
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