iOS 27.2 is rolling out. See new features, compatible Apple devices
Greta CrossThe latest iPhone software update, which introduces "the next generation of Apple Intelligence and Siri AI," the tech giant's new, improved AI-powered assistant, is now available.
Apple released its latest software update, iOS 27.2, on Monday, Oct. 26. The update comes days after the debut of the iPhone Duo, the tech giant's first foldable iPhone, which sold out at Apple Stores worldwide on Friday, Oct. 23.
As part of the iOS 27.2 update, Siri AI is now available in French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish, according to an Apple news release. When the artificial intelligence assistant launched in September, it was just available in English. By the end of 2026, Apple confirmed that Siri AI will be available in Chinese, Norwegian, Turkish and Vietnamese.
With the update, Siri AI can recall past conversations so users can ask Siri something they told it before, like restaurant recommendations from last week. Siri AI can now also draw from more sources, including photos in Messages, calendar event attendees, voicemails and Safari history. However, users can exclude certain apps from Siri, and the update also allows them to select and copy parts of a Siri response with granular text.
Here's what we know about iOS 27.2.
Other new iOS 27.2 features
In addition to the Siri AI updates, iOS 27.2 comes with several new features:
Improved AI-generated image verification
iOS 27.2 also supports SynthID, an AI verification tool, which can help identify whether an image was generated or modified with Apple's AI-image generator Image Playground or in the Photos app.
More accessible FaceTime calls
FaceTime is also getting an update. The video call app can now support a third-party sign language interpreter or live captioner during a call, according to Apple's website.
Shared photo albums
Photo albums are now shareable with other Apple users in the Photos app, so they can edit pictures and add comments and captions. Shared albums can also display a reminder before they expire so users can save important photos and videos, according to Apple's website.
Revamped Podcasts home screen
The Podcasts app with iOS 27.2 offers two new sections, New Episodes and Continue Playing, so users can find the latest updates from favorite shows and pick up where they left off, according to Apple's website.
Separate Apple TV profiles
The update also enabled separate profiles for Apple TV users. Everyone in a household can have their own profile instead of sharing a single account.
What iPhones support iOS 27.2?
According to the Apple website, the following iPhone models support iOS 27 updates:
- iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations)
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 16
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 16e
- iPhone 17
- iPhone 17 Pro
- iPhone 17 Pro Max
- iPhone Air
- iPhone 17e
- iPhone 18 Pro
- iPhone 18 Pro Max
- iPhone Duo
How to install iOS 27.2
To install iOS 27.2, follow these step-by-step instructions:
- Open the Settings app
- Click General
- Click Software Update
- If iOS 27.2 is available, it will appear on your device
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