Apple iOS 27.2 Brings 4 New Features
Apple's new update currently under development, iOS 27.2, will bring 4 new features to iPhones. Additionally, new languages will be added for Siri. Here is what we know so far.
More than a month has passed since the release of iOS 27. Apple most recently released the iOS 27.0.1 update, fixing most of the bugs in the initial version. Now, all eyes are turned to the upcoming features. And recent reports indicate that Apple will offer at least four features to users with iOS 27.2 in the coming days.
Apple continues to test its new update in the beta stage for iPhone users. While bringing innovations to various areas from the call screen to FaceTime with the new version, the company pulled back the major Health app update that was present in the initial beta versions.
According to a report by Lifehacker, following iOS 27.0.1 released after the issues experienced on the iPhone 18 Pro model, Apple has focused on version 27.2. The four main features to be offered to users with the update currently in testing, as well as the details removed in the fourth beta, have become clear.
4 Main Innovations Coming with the iOS 27.2 Update
The four new features that stand out in the iOS 27.2 update, which expands Apple Intelligence integrations and accessibility options, are listed as follows:
- Expanded Call Context: Apple Intelligence brings relevant business or contact information to the screen during a phone call. With iOS 27.2, anniversary and birthday alerts have been added to this feature. When calling a contact with a saved birthday, a reminder appears on the screen.
- Sign Language (ASL) Support for FaceTime: A new API is being introduced that allows adding a human sign language interpreter to video calls.
- Apple TV Profile Support: Personalized user profiles in the Apple TV app are coming to devices with iOS and iPadOS 27.2. On shared iPad or iPhone devices, each user will be able to switch to their own profile.
- New Language Support for Siri AI: Initially working only in English, Siri AI begins supporting French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Interface Changes and Canceled Health App
In addition to the developments above, Apple is also making minor design updates to some apps with iOS 27.2. In the Music app, red details were reduced, the Play and Shuffle buttons were turned black, and the active tab color was set to blue. Additionally, a new Apple Music logo with a black note icon was added.
The "AM" and "PM" texts visible when setting an alarm in the Clock app were made smaller. The "Up Next" option in the Podcasts app was changed to "New Episodes". The "App Access" heading in Siri settings was renamed to "Excluded Apps", enabling the ability to exclude multiple apps simultaneously.
Apple removed the comprehensive Health app redesign it was testing in the initial beta versions of iOS 27.2 from the system in the fourth beta version. In the tested version, Activity rings were moved to the Health app, and features like a "Longevity" tab, a "Health Age" assessment, and camera-based workout analysis were included. The company reverted the app back to its current state in iOS 27 in the fourth beta.
New language support for Siri is on the way
Meanwhile, when iOS 27.2 is released, you can use the Siri AI system in newly supported languages. If you share an iPad with your family, you can separate your watch history by switching to your own profile in the Apple TV app. When you call a loved one, you can see a birthday alert directly on the call screen. However, the expected redesigned Health app and workout analyses will not be included in this version.
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Call Content (Anniversary Alerts) | Added |
| FaceTime Sign Language Support | Added |
| Apple TV Profiles (iOS / iPadOS) | Added |
| Siri AI New Language Support | Added |
| Redesigned Health App | Removed (Reverted to iOS 27 version) |
This article was translated from Turkish. Read the original article in Turkish.