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iOS 27 Beta 2 Adds Inline Replies to iPhone-to-Android RCS Chats

Apple has released iOS 27 Beta 2, which adds inline reply support for RCS conversations with Android users. The update also introduces Write with Siri and improves how emoji reactions appear in cross-platform chats. Other additions include Wallet Insights and the ability to update Apple TV via the Home app.

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What changed

The second beta adds inline RCS replies, Write with Siri, and fixed emoji reactions for media.

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  1. iOS 27 Beta 2 Introduces Inline RCS Replies and AI Writing Tools

    Apple has released iOS 27 Beta 2, which adds inline reply support for RCS conversations with Android users. The update also introduces Write with Siri and improves how emoji reactions appear in cross-platform chats. Other additions include Wallet Insights and the ability to update Apple TV via the Home app.

    What's confirmed:

    • iOS 27 Beta 2 adds support for inline replies in RCS conversations with Android users via a long press on a message.
    • The update enables tapback and reaction emojis to display properly on images and videos in RCS chats, replacing the text descriptors used in iOS 26.
    • Write with Siri is a new on-device AI writing assistant that replaces the previous Writing Tools panel.
    • A new shortcut for Apple Intelligence allows users to rewrite, proofread, or refine text from above the keyboard.
    • iOS 27 Beta 2 includes a Wallet Insights feature and the ability to update Apple TV within the Home app.
    • The developer beta 2 build is 24A5370h.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Wallet Insights is currently unavailable for users in the U.S.
    • Built-in drawing tools are coming to iOS 27 Messages.
    • The Notes app will receive four major new features in the iOS 27 update.
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