iOS 27.3

Apple says iOS 27.3 ships to the public in December, bringing the first Apple Intelligence features to iPhones in China; developer beta 1 arrived Nov 3.

Apple confirmed the timing in an Oct 30-31 China Newsroom release, an unusual step for a point update. The beta starts Nov 4 China time (likely Nov 3 in the US, per MacRumors). Apple gave no exact December day. The China features exclude Siri AI and Image Playground; other iOS 27.3 changes have not been detailed. Update Nov 3: as of early morning Pacific time Apple had not yet posted the iOS 27.3 beta (Apple's developer releases page still tops out at iOS 27.2); MacRumors expects it later on Nov 3. Separately, Apple is testing a bug-fix iOS 27.2.1. Update Nov 4: Apple seeded iOS 27.3 beta 1 (plus iPadOS, macOS Golden Gate, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS 27.3 betas) on Nov 3. Besides Apple Intelligence in China, early hands-on reports list more Siri AI capabilities and new Siri AI languages, a redesigned Health app, Vertical Tabs and an adaptive dark mode in Safari, the iPhone Duo's StandBy design on iPhone 11 and later, Reachability for iPhone Duo, and Fitness+ Gym Strength plans. Features can still change before release.

Status

Confirmed

Date

December 2026 (developer beta 1 out Nov 3)

Maker

Apple

Type

Software

Price

Free

Categories

AppleAI

Sources

• MacRumors (beta 1)
• MacRumors
• Apple Newsroom China (Chinese)
• The Verge
• MacRumors (Nov 2)
• 9to5Mac (what's new)

Launch dates can change. Check the sources for the latest. Last reviewed Nov 10, 2026.