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Apple releases iOS 27.2 with Siri AI enhancements and broader features

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MacRumors reports that Apple released iOS 27.2 on October 26, bringing enhancements to Siri AI, adding Suggestions in Messages, and a string of smaller additions across Photos, Podcasts, Games, Apple TV, and FaceTime. The update is available to download now via Settings.

Editorial illustration: Apple Iphone Do. WorksTogether editorial illustration, not an official image.

In short

  • On a compatible device running ‌iOS 27‌.2, flipping the camera while on a ‌FaceTime‌ call automatically turns on Dual Capture.
  • The feature appeared during iOS 27 beta testing but was held back from the initial release , so its arrival has been a good while coming.
  • Dual Capture is available on the iPhone 17, ‌iPhone 17‌ Pro, ‌iPhone 17‌ Pro Max, iPhone Air, iPhone 18 Pro, ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max, and ‌iPhone Duo‌.

What happened

MacRumors reports that Apple released iOS 27.2 on October 26, bringing enhancements to Siri AI, adding Suggestions in Messages, and sneaking in a string of smaller additions across Photos, Podcasts, Games, Apple TV, and FaceTime.

Editorial illustration by WorksTogether, not an official image.

Why it matters

  • Availability and requirements

    MacRumors reports that note that some features may not be available in all regions or on all iPhone models, and that Apple maintains a feature availability list with all the details.

  • Siri AI and compatibility

    MacRumors reports that Siri AI features require an iPhone 16 model or later, or an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.

  • Safari and Reading List

    MacRumors reports that Apple says you'll also get better results from Safari history and Reading List.

What we know

MacRumors reports that if you have an Apple TV, you can now create profiles in the account settings section on iPhone and iPad.

MacRumors reports that Multiview has been expanded in the Apple TV app to the iPhone, so you can now watch up to four live sports streams at the same time.

MacRumors reports that Multiview works for sports events that come with an Apple TV subscription, so that's Major League Soccer (MLS), Formula 1 (F1) in the U.S., and Friday Night Baseball doubleheaders during the Major League Baseball season.

Sources

  1. MacRumors — 14 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 27.2
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