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Developing· Apple· Published Jul 13, 2026

9to5Mac reports Apple has opened the iPadOS 27 public beta

9to5Mac reported that Apple has started offering the iPadOS 27 public beta, letting users test the update ahead of its wider release. The post highlights speed boosts, Siri AI, and a new Liquid Glass control.

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According to 9to5Mac, the beta brings a mix of performance tweaks and new system features across iPadOS. The report also points readers to Apple’s beta enrollment process for anyone who wants early access.

Why this matters

This gives iPad users an early look at Apple’s next major software update and the changes that could shape the final release. It also signals which features Apple is emphasizing before launch.

Confidence reason

The source is a 9to5Mac reporter post using direct product details from the article text, so the update and feature list are high confidence as reported coverage.

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  • 9to5MacPrimary
    Apple releases iPadOS 27 public beta, here’s what’s new - 9to5Mac
    Ryan Christoffel
    "iPadOS 27 Apple releases iPadOS 27 public beta, here’s what’s new Ryan Christoffel | Jul 13 2026 - 1:44 pm PT 0 Comments Apple has just launched iPadOS 27 in public beta, so anyone"
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