Expected · WWDC 2027 Keynote · June 7, 2027

iOS 28 BetaDownload · Release Date · Supported Devices

The independent living reference for the iOS 28 beta — every date, device, and rumor, tracked from first leak to final release.

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June 7, 2027 iOS 28 beta 1 Expected
Straight answer

Is iOS 28 out yet?

Short answer

No. As of September 2026, iOS 28 does not exist — not as a final release, and not as a beta. Apple has not announced it, named it, or shown a single feature of it.

Here is what is actually true today:

  • iOS 27 is the current cycle. Its beta is running now, and the final release is expected around September 2026.
  • iOS 28 should be announced at WWDC 2027, which we project for June 7, 2027.
  • The first developer beta should arrive the same day as the keynote.
  • The public beta should follow in early to mid-July 2027.
  • The final release should land in mid-September 2027.

Every date above is a projection built from Apple’s own release history over the past decade — not an Apple statement. Nothing about iOS 28 is confirmed yet. How we calculate these dates →

Worth saying plainly

If a site is offering you an “iOS 28 beta download” today, it is not real. No iOS 28 build exists anywhere, so any file claiming to be one is useless at best and malicious at worst.

When the beta does arrive, it will come from Apple and only from Apple — through Settings on your iPhone, or through Apple’s own developer site. It will never be a file you download from a third party. How the real install will work →

Shipping in days

iOS 27 is the release you can actually install

iOS 28 is still a 2027 story. iOS 27 is in beta today and reaches everyone in September — and how Apple handles this cycle is the best evidence we have for what next year looks like.

Overview

iOS 27: everything in one place

What it is, whether it has shipped yet, which iPhones run it, and what is genuinely new — with the real build numbers from Apple’s own release feed.

 Timing

iOS 27 release date

Expected Monday, September 14, 2026 — and the reasoning from Apple’s own pattern that gets you to that date, rather than a number with nothing behind it.

 Devices

iOS 27 supported devices

No iPhone lost support this year. But “runs iOS 27” and “runs what Apple demoed” are two different lists, and most articles only print the first one.
Should you install it? →
Road to release

iOS 28 Beta Release Timeline

Beta 1 iOS 28 beta 1 Same day Expected
Public Beta iOS 28 public beta Early July 2027 Expected
RC Release candidate Early Sept 2027 Expected
Release iOS 28 final Mid-Sept 2027 Expected
Choose your track

The iOS 28 Betas

iOS 28 Beta 1

The first developer beta — free with any Apple Account.

ExpectedJune 7, 2027
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How to install
What's newDevices
iPhone running the iOS 28 developer beta (concept)

iOS 28 Public Beta

The polished preview for everyone, via beta.apple.com.

ExpectedJuly 2027
Build—
How to join
Is it safe?Backup first
iPhone running the iOS 28 public beta (concept)

iOS 28 Final

The free final release for all supported iPhones.

ExpectedMid-Sept 2027
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iPhone running the final iOS 28 release (concept)
The essentials

Everything we know, at a glance

Four living guides distilled into one view. Every projection is built from Apple's verifiable release history — and labeled until Apple confirms it.

Release date

June 7, 2027

Expected announcement — WWDC 2027 keynote, followed by a summer-long beta cycle.

  • Developer betaJune 7, 2027 · free with any Apple Account
  • Public betaEarly–mid July 2027 · beta.apple.com
  • Final releaseMid-September 2027 · free for all supported iPhones
See the full timeline →

Supported devices

iPhone 13+

Expected cutoff. iPhone 12 is on the bubble; Apple Intelligence features need iPhone 15 Pro or newer.

Check your iPhone →

Beta guide

Install it the day it drops

  • 1Enroll free at developer.apple.com
  • 2Make an archived backup
  • 3Settings → Beta Updates
Read the full guide →

Features & rumors

What's coming in iOS 28

Every credible claim, rated by confidence — updated as reporting firms up.

Next-gen Siri Liquid Glass 3.0 Live Translation AI Privacy Dashboard Smart Keyboard Local Backups
Browse all rumors →

Live tracker

Beta build tracker

0 builds released

Every iOS 28 beta as it ships, with the full projected schedule. Updated within minutes of each Apple release.

Open the tracker →
Compatibility checker

Will your iPhone get iOS 28?

Pick your model for an instant answer — including whether it gets Apple Intelligence.

Projections based on Apple's device support history — confirmed at WWDC 2027.

Key dates

iOS 28 by the numbers

This table changes the moment Apple makes anything official.

MilestoneExpected dateStatus
iOS 28 announcement (WWDC 2027)June 7, 2027Projected
First developer betaJune 7, 2027Projected
Public betaEarly–mid July 2027Projected
Final releaseMid-September 2027Projected
Oldest supported iPhoneiPhone 13 (expected)Projected
PriceFree updateCertain
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Fresh guides and analysis, published throughout the rumor and beta seasons.

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The keynote where iOS 28 goes official — projected for June 7, 2027, and how to follow it live.

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How to Install the iOS 28 Developer Beta

Free enrollment, the Beta Updates toggle, the archived backup everyone skips, and launch-day fixes.
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Troubleshooting

Common iOS 28 beta problems — and what actually fixes them

Every iOS beta cycle produces the same handful of problems, in roughly the same order. Each guide below is built from how Apple’s beta cycles have consistently behaved, so it will be usable the day the first build ships.

Settings

Beta Updates missing from Settings

You enrolled, but Software Update shows no Beta Updates row at all. This is almost always an Apple Account mismatch, not a broken device.

 Battery

Battery draining unusually fast

Heavy drain for a day or two after any major update is normal — that’s reindexing, not a bug. Here is where the line sits between normal and a real problem.

 Apps

Apps refusing to open

Banking and authentication apps often block beta builds deliberately. That’s tamper detection working as designed, not something you can fix from your side.

 Storage

Not enough storage

The download size is not the free space you actually need. Here is the realistic figure to plan around, and how to reclaim space without deleting things you’ll miss.

 Install

Stuck on “Verifying Update”

Or frozen at the Apple logo. The fix is an escalation — wait, then force restart, then Recovery Mode — always least destructive first.

 Exit

Getting off the beta

Turning off Beta Updates and leaving the beta entirely are two different actions, and only one of them erases your iPhone.
All iOS 28 guides →
FAQ

iOS 28 questions, answered

The short versions. Each answer links to a full guide with the detail.

When will iOS 28 be released?

iOS 28 is expected to be announced at the WWDC 2027 keynote on June 7, 2027, with the final version shipping in mid-September 2027 alongside the new iPhones. Apple hasn't confirmed dates yet — here's how we arrived at that projection.

When does the iOS 28 beta come out?

The first developer beta should land on June 7, 2027, right after the keynote. The public beta typically follows about four weeks later, in early-to-mid July. Our beta guide explains how to be ready on day one.

Which iPhones will support iOS 28?

We expect iPhone 13 and newer, including the SE (3rd gen) and later. The iPhone 12 series is most at risk of being dropped. See the full compatibility breakdown.

Is the iOS 28 beta free?

Yes. Developer betas have been free for everyone with an Apple Account since 2023, the public beta is free at beta.apple.com, and the final release is a free update.

How do I install the iOS 28 beta?

Enroll at developer.apple.com (or beta.apple.com for the public beta), then go to Settings → General → Software Update → Beta Updates on your iPhone and choose the iOS 28 beta. Back up first — the full walkthrough is here.

Is it safe to run the beta on my main iPhone?

Early developer betas are rough: battery drain, crashes, broken banking apps. Wait for the public beta if your iPhone is your only phone, and always make an archived backup so you can downgrade.

What's new in iOS 28?

Reports point to a fully LLM-powered Siri, the third generation of the Liquid Glass design, system-wide live translation, and an AI privacy dashboard. We rate every rumor's credibility on the features page.

Will the iPhone 12 or 13 get iOS 28?

iPhone 13: probably yes. iPhone 12: genuinely uncertain — it sits right at the edge of Apple's six-to-seven-year support window. Full analysis here.

June 7, 2027

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