iPadOS 27 Public Beta 2 Now Available, Here’s How to Install It and What’s New

Apple has released iPadOS 27 public beta 2 for compatible iPad models, one week after the first public beta arrived. The update matches the latest developer beta and brings several smaller features, interface refinements, and bug fixes.



Anyone enrolled in the free Apple Beta Software Program can download the update through the Settings app. Since this remains pre-release software, users should back up their iPad before installing it.



How to Install iPadOS 27 Public Beta 2



Follow these steps to download the latest public beta:




Back up your iPad using iCloud or a Mac.



Enroll your Apple Account in the Apple Beta Software Program if you have not already joined.



Open the Settings app on your iPad.



Select General.



Tap Software Update.



Choose Beta Updates.



Select iPadOS 27 Public Beta.



Return to the Software Update page.



Tap Download and Install.




Keep your iPad connected to Wi-Fi and make sure it has enough battery power before starting the installation. The device will restart after completing the update.



What’s New in iPadOS 27 Public Beta 2



Public beta 2 focuses mainly on improving existing iPadOS 27 features rather than introducing major system changes.




Automatic downloads in the Apple TV app: A new setting allows the Apple TV app to download upcoming episodes from shows in Continue Watching. It can also remove downloaded episodes after you finish watching them, helping manage storage space.



Siri conversation preview controls: The standalone Siri app now includes an option that controls how many lines of preview text appear for previous conversations. This makes the conversation history easier to browse.



New AirPods Adaptive mode controls: Control Center now provides more options for adjusting Adaptive Audio when compatible AirPods are connected.



Zoom Photos to Fill: The Photos app adds a new setting that automatically enlarges images to fill the screen, reducing empty space around photos with different aspect ratios.



Updated introduction screens: New splash screens explain features available through Siri AI and several system apps when users open them for the first time.



Bug fixes and performance improvements: The update includes stability fixes, interface refinements, and other changes intended to improve the overall beta experience.




Some iPadOS 27 features, including advanced Siri and Apple Intelligence tools, require an iPad model that supports Apple Intelligence. Beta software can also contain app compatibility problems, battery drain, and unexpected crashes, so installing it on a secondary device remains the safer choice.



If you’ve already installed the update, let us know your experience in the comments.