Apple released the first iOS 27.3 beta this week, introducing multiple new features for iPhone users including a redesigned Health app and iPhone Duo updates. The update brings a redesigned Health app split into Insights, Longevity, and Browse tabs, featuring a new Health age metric using Apple Watch data. For Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 users, the app offers morning Readiness score access. iOS 27.3 adds a new Gym Strength feature for Apple Fitness+, creating progressive four-week plans based on user goals and equipment. iPhone Duo users gain Reachability support, shifting the outer display interface right or left for one-handed use.
The update also brings the iPhone Duo Stand By experience to all iPhone models, including redesigned clock faces and Shared Albums support for the Photos face. Siri AI capabilities expand across Apple apps like Calendar, Mail, and Messages, with Apple explaining users can now find coffee shops visited last week or archive unopened files. An early Developer Preview allows apps to integrate with Siri AI using App Intents.
Historically, Apple releases x.2 software updates in December, and with iOS 27.1 exclusive to iPhone Duo, iOS 27.3 is expected to release sometime during the first half of December, following recent release dates of December 11-13.
Source: 9to5Mac · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing