iOS 27.2 has three new changes just added this week

Version 27.2 of Apple's iOS operating system is set to launch soon, though multiple beta releases have been released so far. This update brings three new features to iOS 27.2, announced this week.

Firstly, the Messages app now includes a 'Suggestions' feature in iOS 27.2. Originally slated for iOS 27.0, this capability was removed from the summer beta but reintroduced in iOS 27.2 beta 4. Suggestions allow users to take immediate action on received messages, such as creating calendar events or reminders based on the message's content.

In iOS 27.2 beta 4, users can enable or disable different types of suggestions through Settings > Apps > Messages > Suggested Actions, where toggles for five suggestion types can be found.

Secondly, Apple has added two new features to the Home app as part of the iOS 27.2 beta release. One is 'Lock After Closing,' a setting that allows users to choose how quickly a compatible smart lock should automatically lock the door after it has been closed. The other is a 'Door Left Open' notification option, which can be programmed to alert users if a door remains open after a specified period, ranging from off to 30 minutes.

Lastly, Apple Music has undergone some unexpected design changes in iOS 27.2 beta 4. The app's icon, accent color, and widget backgrounds have been altered. The iconic red accent color has been removed, resulting in black and white app icons and black widgets. Additionally, the Music app's tab bar now uses a blue accent color for the currently active tab, instead of the previous red color.

These design updates have been met with predominantly negative feedback online, leaving open the question of whether Apple will revert these changes in the future.