Apple plans to roll out iPadOS 27.2 later this month, bringing two notable additions to the tablet platform. The update will enhance Siri's functionality by adding a contextual popup that appears when users select text using a trackpad or mouse. The feature, adapted from macOS Golden Gate, displays a Siri icon adjacent to the highlighted text; hovering over the icon expands it into an 'Ask Siri' field, enabling direct queries about the selected content. The popup also integrates with writing workflows, offering suggestions such as 'Proofread,' 'Rewrite,' and 'How does this sound?' to streamline editing tasks.

A second feature carries over from tvOS is the introduction of user profiles within the Apple TV app. Starting with iPadOS 27.2, the app will present a profile selection screen upon launch, allowing multiple users to maintain distinct viewing histories, queues, and recommendation sets. This functionality will respect existing parental controls, ensuring that content accessible through a child's profile adheres to predefined age restrictions. The move mirrors the profile system already available on Apple TV 4K devices.

The update underscores Apple's continued focus on refining user interaction models across its ecosystem, with both features aiming to improve contextual accessibility and personalized content management on the iPad platform.