Apple releases beta 3 for iPadOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, and more

Ryan Christoffel· Oct 5, 2026 · 6:22 PM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 3 views

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Beta 3 arrives for iPadOS 27.2 and more New betas are available today for developer testing, arriving two full weeks after Apple’s last round. Beta 3 is rolling out now for iPadOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, and more. The highlights of the 27.2 betas so far include: All-new Health app with Apple Intelligence Apple TV profiles coming to iPhone and iPad Siri AI adds Mac-inspired shortcut to iPad More support languages for Siri AI Today’s beta 3 updates might add to this list.

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▪Beta 3 arrives for iPadOS 27.2 and more New betas are available today for developer testing, arriving two full weeks after Apple’s last round.
▪Beta 3 is rolling out now for iPadOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, and more.
▪The highlights of the 27.2 betas so far include: All-new Health app with Apple Intelligence Apple TV profiles coming to iPhone and iPad Siri AI adds Mac-inspired shortcut to iPad More support languages for Siri AI Today’s beta 3 updates mig

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