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Updated · Engadget · Jun 22
Apple Seeds iOS 27 Beta 2 With Write with Siri and RCS Replies
Updated
Updated · Engadget · Jun 22

Apple Seeds iOS 27 Beta 2 With Write with Siri and RCS Replies

3 articles · Updated · Engadget · Jun 22

Summary

  • Apple released second developer betas for iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27, extending WWDC-announced features ahead of the fall launch.
  • Write with Siri is the headline change, replacing the older AI Writing Tools prompt on iPhone and iPad with a larger keyboard prompt that collapses to a Siri icon once users start typing.
  • RCS messaging also gains inline replies and message reactions in Messages, further narrowing feature gaps between iPhone and Android conversations.
  • Other beta 2 changes include faster Siri performance, improved iPhone Mirroring in macOS Golden Gate and firmware update support for AirPods Max 2.
  • The release keeps Apple on track for a public beta in July and a broader rollout expected in September alongside new iPhones.

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