Apple Books Redesigned in iOS 27.2 Beta 3
The iOS 27.2 beta 3 update adds progress bars and a Liquid Glass menu to Apple Books, moving the bookmark and back buttons.
Apple has released iOS 27.2 beta 3, bringing a set of design changes to the Apple Books reading interface, according to 9to5mac.com.
The app now shows progress bars that let readers track their position in a book. The menu in the bottom-right corner has been redesigned as a Liquid Glass menu and carries a new three-dot icon.
Several controls have also been repositioned. The bookmark option has been removed from the menu and now appears as a standalone button in the upper-right corner. The 'X' button has moved to the upper-left corner, while the larger 'Back' button now sits in the lower-left corner.
The iPhone Duo is among the devices covered by the beta, though the release notes do not specify a separate version for that model.
What changed in the update
The changes affect navigation and menu placement rather than reading features themselves. No further details about the update were provided.
Quick answers
What is new in the Apple Books redesign?
iOS 27.2 beta 3 adds progress bars for tracking reading position, redesigns the bottom-right menu as a Liquid Glass menu with a three-dot icon, and moves the bookmark, 'X' and 'Back' buttons.
Where did the bookmark button go?
It has been removed from the menu and is now a standalone button in the upper-right corner.
Which devices does iOS 27.2 beta 3 cover?
The beta is available on supported devices, including the iPhone Duo, though the release notes do not list a separate build for it.