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iOS 27 beta 2 includes Write with Siri, the new version of Apple Intelligence writing tools - 9to5Mac

Apple Intelligence just got faster. iOS 27 beta 2 ships Write with Siri — on-device AI writing that doesn't need the cloud.

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Apple is shipping practical AI writing features directly into iOS 27, signaling a shift toward on-device AI capabilities. For founders building on Apple's ecosystem, this marks a critical moment: Apple is no longer waiting for third-party integrations.

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  1. iOS 27 beta 2 released

  2. Write with Siri feature included

  3. On-device Apple Intelligence writing tools

  4. New widgets for iPhone Home Screen

  5. Performance improvements for older iPhone models

  6. iOS 27 beta 2 now includes 'Write with Siri' writing tools

  7. Part of Apple Intelligence suite shipping on iPhone

  8. On-device processing (implied by Apple Intelligence architecture)

  9. Feature shipping across multiple iOS 27 features including widgets and performance improvements

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