Everything New in iOS 27.2 Beta 1
Apple surprised us with the first beta of iOS 27.2 today instead of releasing an iOS 27.1 beta. Apple likely went straight to iOS 27.2 to keep iPhone Duo code under wraps for now, since we already know the ‌iPhone Duo‌ will ship with iOS 27.1 when it comes out in October. This beta includes Apple's revamped Health app, new languages for Siri AI, and a handful of other useful tweaks.…
Apple delivered the first beta of iOS 27.2 ahead of the scheduled iOS 27.1 beta, likely to keep the iPhone Duo code hidden. The beta showcases Apple's upgraded Health app, new Siri AI languages, and other minor enhancements.
The Health app in iOS 27.2 is structured into three main tabs: Insights, Longevity, and Browse. Insights displays recent health data such as vitals, sleep score, heart rate, and Activity Rings. Longevity presents health data trends over time, providing a Health Age calculation based on activity level, VO2 max, sleep time, and other factors.
Call Context now includes anniversary reminders for contacts. CarPlay Ultra themes now offer wallpaper, gauge style, and color options, with ambient lighting in compatible vehicles matching the theme's color.
Siri AI languages in the beta include French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. Apple TV app profiles can now be created and switched in iPhone and iPad settings. Parents can set content restrictions for child profiles, and a sign language interpretation option is available. The new ASL FaceTime API enables developers to add human interpreters to video calls.
The Clock app has been updated to display a.m. and p.m. more subtly, and Music app icons have been changed from red to black. Siri App Access in Settings is now labeled as Excluded Apps, with a bulk exclusion feature. Podcasts are now listed under New Episodes with a direct Continue Playing option. App Tracking Transparency now includes an expanded prompt for EU users, and re-prompting is required annually in specific countries.
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