iOS 27.2 is out without the Apple Health revamp

Apple has launched its latest major update to iOS 27, named iOS 27.2, but has skipped over the promised revamp of the Apple Health app. After undergoing four cycles of developer testing and one release candidate build, the update is now available to the public for all iPhones compatible with iOS 27. Notably, iOS 27.2 skips over the intermediate version, iOS 27.1, due to the special treatment of the iPhone Duo, which features a foldable dual-screen design.

With the launch of iOS 27.2, both the iPhone Duo and standard iPhones receive the update simultaneously. The first developer beta of iOS 27.2 introduced a redesigned Health app, designed to work alongside advanced health sensing systems in the Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12. However, this feature was removed by the fourth developer beta, and the team decided to install it later.

FaceTime gained Dual Capture support during this update, allowing users to share video feeds from both the front and rear cameras on compatible iPhones. The Apple TV app also received a new feature, enabling users to create and manage profiles, similar to the functionality on tvOS 26.2. An AutoLock security feature was also experimented with during the second developer beta, which would automatically lock the iPhone under certain conditions, such as sudden impacts, paired Apple Watch unavailability, or prolonged network disconnection.

The Apple Music icon was altered from colorful to a simple black note on a white background, and a new setting was added for HomePods, allowing users to lock controls and prevent touch interactions. To install iOS 27.2 on an iPhone, users simply need to open the Settings app, tap General, then Software Update, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Users of earlier operating system versions will be prompted to upgrade if their iPhone is compatible.