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iOS 27.3 Beta Features Include New Siri AI, Health App Updates

Apple's iOS 27.3 beta introduces enhanced Siri AI, redesigned Health app, and new iPhone Duo features.

New York Editorial News Desk November 3, 2026 1 min read

The Brief

  • iOS 27.3 beta adds new Siri AI capabilities across multiple apps.
  • The Health app receives redesigned Insights and Longevity tabs with new health metrics.
  • iPhone Duo features include Reachability and a modified keyboard layout.

Apple has released iOS 27.3 beta, the latest update to its mobile operating system. The update includes a range of new features and enhancements across various apps and device capabilities.

Siri AI has been expanded to support Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese, Turkish, and Norwegian. Developers can now integrate their apps with Siri AI using App Intents, allowing for custom actions and combined experiences.

The redesigned Health app in iOS 27.3 introduces new Insights and Longevity tabs. The Insights tab displays recent health data such as Activity Rings, heart rate, and sleep score, while the Longevity tab assesses health across seven categories including heart health and nutrition.

The iPhone Duo now supports Reachability, allowing users to bring content closer to their thumb for one-handed use. The keyboard on the Duo's front display has been modified, with swapped emoji and number keys, as well as microphone and return keys.

Apple is making StandBy features available on all iPhone models running iOS 27. These features include updated clock and photos faces, with customization options for color and complications. Live Rewind and Siri Recap are now available in watchOS 27.3, requiring iOS 27.3 for activation.

Apple Intelligence is now available in China, featuring Live Translation, Writing Tools, and Photos Clean Up, among other functions. However, Siri AI and some other Apple Intelligence features from iOS 27 are not available in China.

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