IOS 27 Beta 8: What's New and What's Still Broken
Just days after the release of iOS 27 Beta 7 and iPadOS 27 Beta 7, Apple has already pushed out Beta 8 for iPhone and iPad. With the official launch of the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and iPhone Ultra imminent, the iOS 27 development team is putting the finishing touches on the final release under CEO Tim Cook, who steps down on September 1 in favor of John Ternus.
iOS 27 Beta 8: What's New and What's Still Broken
iOS 27 Beta 8, with build number 24A5430a, marks the end of an era for Cook, and the beginning of a new chapter under Ternus. However, the latest beta update doesn't bring any major new features, as is typical for the final stages of development. Instead, it focuses on bug fixes and polish.
For many users, Beta 8 performs better than the previous iteration, with reports of improved battery life and devices running cooler. Animations and Siri performance, however, remain a mixed bag, with some experiencing stuttering and lag, while others report no issues.
Despite the progress, several issues persist and will likely be addressed in the release candidate or gold master builds of iOS 27. These include:
1. RCS messaging failures: Many users are still unable to send RCS messages, while regular texts work as intended, particularly on AT&T's network. Turning off RCS is a temporary workaround.
2. AirPods noise cancellation: Some users are experiencing issues with noise cancellation on a single AirPod, which should be resolved in the upcoming releases.
3. CarPlay lag: Connecting to CarPlay can cause significant lag on iOS 27 Beta 8 devices.
4. X app issues: Browsing X is plagued by dropped frames and choppy scrolling for many users.
5. Other bugs: Some users are still encountering various other issues, such as device indexing problems, which may be related to unfinished indexing processes.
As we count down the days to the official iOS 27 launch, it's clear that the development team is working hard to iron out the remaining wrinkles. With the new CEO at the helm, Apple fans can expect exciting changes and innovations in the coming months. In the meantime, those testing Beta 8 will need to be patient and continue providing valuable feedback to help shape the future of iOS.