iOS 27.2 Released: Key Features & How To Update

Apple has launched iOS 27.2 for eligible iPhone models, introducing an array of enhancements and security improvements. Among the key features are expanded Siri AI language capabilities, including French, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, and Portuguese support on iPhone 15 Pro series and iPhone 16 models. Siri AI is also enhanced to retain context from prior interactions and utilize a broader range of personal context.

Other noteworthy additions include Messages Suggestions, which provide contextually relevant recommendations, and Shared Albums in Photos, enabling collaborative photo collections. The update also brings SynthID watermarks to both Photos and Image Playground, as well as a Simple Profiles feature for the Apple TV app. Multiview is optimized to support up to four live sports streams simultaneously.

FaceTime's Dual Capture feature now functions in group calls, while Apple Music boasts a revamped interface with a new black-and-white icon. For iPhone Duo users, support for the Apple Pencil (USB-C) and novel controls in the Home app are introduced, widening the capabilities of Apple's smart home ecosystem.

To update to iOS 27.2, users must back up their device, connect it to Wi-Fi, and ensure a sufficient battery level or a plugged-in power source. After opening Settings > General > Software Update, they can tap Download and Install, entering their passcode if required. The phone will reboot during the installation process. Those with automatic updates enabled will receive the update automatically over the following days.