Apple has released the first developer beta of iOS 27.2 , beginning the next round of iPhone software testing. Here’s what’s new in the update.
You can install the update by opening the Settings app, choosing General, then Software Update. Dual capture mode comes to FaceTime. Siri AI language support now includes French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. Apple TV app profiles come to iPhone. Up Next is now New Episodes in Apple Podcasts. Continue Playing section is now directly below New Episodes. Apple Music uses less of the icon’s color for labels in the app now. We’ll update this post with additional discoveries as testing continues. Let us know in the comments or at [email protected]. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter , Facebook , and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories , reviews , how-tos , and subscribe to our YouTube channel
From there, select iOS 27 Developer Beta under Beta Updates. Here are some changes we’ve found in iOS 27.2 beta 1 so far. Apple’s redesigned Health app first announced during the iPhone 18 Pro event is now live in this beta. Spotted something new in iOS 27.2 beta 1? Do more with your Apple products AirPods 5 | Apple’s newest wireless headphones Apple AirTag 2 | Add Find My tracking to keys, bags, bikes, more AirPods Pro 3 | Apple’s best wireless headphones Wireless CarPlay Adapter | No more plugging in required Beats USB-A to USB-C Cable | The official CarPlay cable You’re reading 9to5Mac — experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day.
iOS 27.2 beta 1 is available now for developer beta testers.

