iOS 27 beta 5 is out: New app icons, Siri voices, improved search, and every new feature

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The official iOS 27 launch should be arriving at some point next month, just ahead of the Apple September event and the reveal of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. That doesn't necessarily mean that the software is ready just yet, and the release of iOS 27 developer beta 5 proves that Apple is still adding features and refining the software.From new app icons and new Siri expressive voices to improved search, here's everything new in iOS 27 beta 5.Updated app icons

(Image credit: Future)Some of the Apple app icons have had new Liquid Glass designs, including Safari, Siri, Settings, the App Store, preview and Remote. Changes include brighter blues and more detailed compass arrows for Safari, while the Siri app looks more like the actual Siri bubble that opens when you speak to the AI.App Store and Settings have had some extra translucency, Remote has some extra details, while Preview has an all-new look.Apple has updated only a handful of app artwork throughout the iOS 27 beta, but it's certainly possible more tweaks could be on the way.New Siri AI expressive voices

(Image credit: Future)Siri AI's expressive voices have been expanded yet again. This time Apple has customisable Pace and Expressivity to all seven American voices and the four British voices.Just remember that this feature is only available for iPhones with at least 12GB of RAM, which is so far the iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone Air. The iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone Ultra should be added to this list.Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.Liquid Glass slider