Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions. The first developer beta for iOS 27 ...

Every major iOS release brings a familiar dilemma. New features arrive months before the final release, and many users want to try them immediately. At the same time, beta software carries risks that can affect performance,