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Apple surprised us with the first beta of iOS 27.2 today instead of releasing an iOS 27.1 beta. Apple likely went straight to iOS 27.2 to keep iPhone Duo code under wraps for now, since we already know the ‌iPhone Duo‌ will ship with iOS 27.1 when it comes out in October.

Apple has just kicked off a new wave of beta updates, and it’s not the one we were expecting. Beta 1 is here for watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, and more.

Monday was a busy update day for Apple. Not only did the company roll out iOS 27, but it also pushed out an update to iOS 26 for users sticking with the old OS.

Nothing built its reputation on defying the aesthetic norms of the Android ecosystem. While CEO Carl Pei recently acknowledged that the company’s hyper-fast development pace may have caused occasional friction, its latest software iteration suggests the brand is rapidly finding its stride. Following its initial debut on the Phone 3, the Android 17-based Nothing OS…

A practical reminder of why beta software isn’t a good idea for devices you use daily.

Installing an iOS beta can be a fun way to try the latest OS, but make sure you don’t miss this crucial step.