iOS 28 — the 2027 release
Everything about iOS 28, expected at WWDC 2027. Dates and device lists are projections until Apple confirms them.
iOS 28 Beta Download Guide
iOS 28 hub: everything about the iOS 28 beta, expected release date (June 7, 2027), supported devices, rumored features, and how to install the beta on your iPhone.
How to Download & Install the iOS 28 Beta (Developer + Public)
When the iOS 28 developer and public betas arrive, how to enroll and install them, how to back up first, and how to get back to a stable release.
iOS 28 Release Date: When Is It Coming Out? (Full Timeline)
iOS 28 is expected June 7, 2027 at WWDC, with the developer beta the same day and the final release in mid-September — backed by a decade of history.
iOS 28 Supported Devices: Full iPhone Compatibility List
The full list of iPhones expected to run iOS 28, which models sit on the bubble, and why Apple Intelligence needs a second, shorter device list.
iOS 28 Features: Every Rumor, Rated by Confidence
iOS 28 features and rumors: next-generation Siri, Liquid Glass 3.0, live translation, a smarter keyboard and more — each rated by how credible it is.
iOS 28 Beta Updates: Every Build & Release Schedule
Live tracker for every iOS 28 beta build — developer beta 1 through the release candidate, with expected dates, current status, and what changes in each release.
Will My iPhone Get iOS 28? Check Your Model Instantly
Pick your iPhone and find out instantly whether it's expected to run iOS 28, and whether it will support Apple Intelligence. Based on Apple's history.
iOS 27 — the current release
In beta now, shipping in September 2026. Real build numbers from Apple's own feed.
iOS 27: Release Date, Supported Devices, What's New
iOS 27 is in beta now, on beta 8. Here's whether it's out yet, the expected September 14, 2026 release date, supported iPhones, and every new feature.
iOS 27 Release Date: The Expected Day and Full Timeline
iOS 27 release date, expected: Monday, September 14, 2026, days after Apple's event. Beta timeline, real build numbers, and the reasoning behind it.
iOS 27 Supported Devices: Full iPhone Compatibility List
iOS 27 supported devices: every compatible iPhone, plus the two narrower lines above it — Apple Intelligence and the most advanced on-device features.
How to Update to iOS 27: The Complete Day-One Guide
How to update to iOS 27 the day it ships: what to do before you update, the Settings and computer install paths, and why it isn't showing yet.
Should You Install iOS 27? The Honest Answer by iPhone
Should you install iOS 27 on release day? It really depends on which iPhone you own — device verdicts, the case for waiting, and what day one risks.
iOS 27 Problems and Fixes: Battery, Storage, Apps, Updates
Real iOS 27 problems, sorted by cause: battery drain, storage errors, app crashes, stuck updates, overheating, and missing Apple Intelligence features.
iPad and Apple Watch
iPadOS 28: Release Date, Supported iPads & Features
iPadOS 28 release date, the iPads expected to support it, how Apple Intelligence differs on iPad, and the features iPadOS gets that iOS never does.
watchOS 28 Beta: Why You Can't Downgrade an Apple Watch
The watchOS 28 beta has no downgrade path. Once installed, you're stuck until the final release ships months later. What to know before you install.
How Long Does Apple Watch Get Updates? watchOS Support
Apple is patching six watchOS branches at once. What that shows about how long Apple Watch gets updates, and why watch support works differently than iPhone.
Reference and data
Built from Apple's software-availability feed, with the check date on every page.
iPhone iOS Support Matrix: Which iOS Can Your iPhone Run?
Every iPhone since the 5s mapped to its last supported iOS branch and security-update status, verified against Apple's own update feed.
How Long Does an iPhone Get Security Updates?
Apple is patching six iOS branches at once right now, and a 2013 iPhone 5s got one in August 2026. Here is the real gap between new features and security support.
iOS Build Number Meaning: How to Read 24A5424a
iOS build number meaning explained: how to decode 24A5424a piece by piece, what it tells you, what it doesn't, and where to find yours.
What Does RC Mean on iOS? Release Candidate Explained
What RC means on iOS: how a release candidate differs from a beta, why it's the safest moment to run beta software, and whether you should install it.
Which iPhones make the cut
Will the iPhone 12 Get iOS 28? The Honest Answer
Will the iPhone 12 get iOS 28? Nothing is confirmed and we lean toward it being dropped. The case for and against, plus Apple's real cutoff history.
Will the iPhone 13 Get iOS 28? Here's Why It Probably Will
The iPhone 13 will very likely get iOS 28 — the A15 powers too many models to cut at once and the age math works. Here is the analysis, and the caveat.
Will the iPhone SE Get iOS 28? It Depends Which One
Will the iPhone SE get iOS 28? The answer splits by generation — SE 2 shares the iPhone 11's fate, SE 3 is as safe as the iPhone 13.
Which iPhones Get Apple Intelligence in iOS 28?
Every iOS release has two compatibility lists: devices that run the OS, and devices that run its AI features. Where both fall for iOS 28, model by model.
Installing, testing and leaving the beta
How to Install the iOS 28 Developer Beta (Step-by-Step Guide)
Step by step: free enrollment at developer.apple.com, turning on Beta Updates, making an archived backup first, and fixing the common install problems.
How to Install the iOS 28 Public Beta on Any iPhone
How to install the iOS 28 public beta: free enrollment at beta.apple.com, the Beta Updates toggle, the backup that comes first, and how to leave later.
iOS 28 Developer Beta vs Public Beta: Which to Install
Developer beta or public beta for iOS 28? An honest comparison of timing, stability and risk, plus which track actually fits how you use your iPhone.
Is the iOS 28 Beta Safe to Install? An Honest Risk Guide
An honest look at iOS 28 beta risk: what actually goes wrong, what basically never happens, the myths worth killing, and whether you should install it.
How to Back Up Your iPhone Before the iOS 28 Beta
Why iCloud alone won't save you on the iOS 28 beta, and the exact steps for an encrypted archived backup on Mac or Windows before you install.
Second iPhone for iOS 28 Beta Testing: Full Setup Guide
How to set up a second iPhone for iOS 28 beta testing: device requirements, whether you need a SIM, which Apple Account to use, and how to enroll it.
How to Downgrade from the iOS 28 Beta Back to iOS 27
Two ways off the iOS 28 beta: wait for the final release, or restore today and erase the phone. What each path costs, and why your backups won't go back.
How to Stop iOS 28 Beta Updates: The Two Real Options
How to stop iOS 28 beta updates without wiping your iPhone: turn off Beta Updates, ride out the last build, or fully leave the program if you need to.
Fixing beta problems
iOS 28 Beta Not Showing in Settings? Here's the Fix
Can't find Beta Updates on your iPhone? iOS 28 beta not showing in Settings is almost always an account mismatch. Here's every cause and the fix, one by one.
iOS 28 Beta Battery Drain: What's Normal and What to Fix
iOS 28 beta battery drain is normal for the first two days. Here's how to tell normal from a real problem, diagnose the cause, and fix it fast.
Apps Not Working on iOS 28 Beta: Why, and What Helps
Apps not working on iOS 28 beta? Banking, ID, and 2FA apps often block themselves on purpose. Here's why, what you can fix, and what you can't.
How Much Space Does the iOS 28 Beta Need? A Real Answer
How much space does the iOS 28 beta need? Why the download size lies, what to do when iOS says you're short, and how to free storage properly first.
iPhone Stuck Updating to iOS 28 Beta? Here's the Fix
Is your iPhone stuck updating to the iOS 28 beta? Here's exactly when to wait, when to force restart, and when recovery or DFU mode is truly necessary.
Background
WWDC 2027: Expected Dates, How to Watch, and What to Expect
WWDC 2027 is projected for June 7–11, with the keynote Monday, June 7 at 10 a.m. Pacific. Why that date, how to watch free, and what to expect.
Why Apple Skipped iOS 19 Through 25 (iOS Naming, Explained)
iOS 19 through 25 never existed. Apple renamed every OS after the year ahead, jumping from iOS 18 straight to iOS 26 — here is the full story.
iOS 28 Wishlist: 12 Features iPhone Users Actually Want
No rumors, no sourcing — just the twelve features iPhone owners keep asking for in iOS 28, with an honest read on how likely each one really is.
About this site
iOS 28 Blog: Guides, Analysis & News
The iOS 28 blog: in-depth guides and analysis on the iOS 28 beta, release date, supported devices, and features — updated throughout the beta cycle.
iOS 28 Beta Notifications — Get Alerted the Day It Drops
Turn on free push notifications and get alerted the moment the iOS 28 beta is released. No email, no account — works on iPhone, iPad, Android and desktop.
About iOS28Beta.com: Who We Are & How We Make Projections
Who runs iOS28Beta.com, how our iOS 28 date and device projections are calculated from Apple's release history, and how we rate rumors and issue corrections.
Contact — iOS 28 Beta
How to reach iOS28Beta.com: corrections, tips, feedback, and business inquiries. We read everything and prioritize corrections.
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Privacy policy for iOS28Beta.com: what we collect (very little), how hosting and analytics work, our cookie policy, and how to reach us.