Apple has issued the second developer beta of iOS 27.2 for iPhone, arriving five days after the initial beta.
Apple has issued the second developer beta of iOS 27.2 for iPhone, arriving five days after the initial beta. The update follows the public launch of iOS 27 on September 14 and bypasses iOS 27.1, which was limited to the iPhone Duo platform. iOS 27.2 introduces a redesigned Health app, dual capture functionality for Group FaceTime, expanded Siri language support in French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish, and new Apple TV app profiles accessible on iPhone. The Apple Music interface now employs a more muted color scheme for labels, while Podcasts receive color‑matched backgrounds on episode lists and a reorganized Up Next section that places Continue Playing directly beneath New Episodes. Apple has also confirmed that the iOS 27.1 SDK will enable developers to optimize their apps for the forthcoming foldable iPhone, with Xcode 27.1 beta providing a dedicated iPhone Duo simulator and related development tools. The company has indicated that further changes in the second beta will be detailed in an upcoming roundup. FTC: This article contains affiliate links that may generate revenue.
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