The iOS 27.2 update adds some useful features like dual capture for FaceTime and several new languages for Siri AI, but the totally overhauled Health app isn’t among them. It appeared in early betas of the 27.2 release, but then was pulled before release.
What happened
It appeared in early betas of the 27. 2 release, but then was pulled before release. Apple still says it’s coming later this year.
Where the sources line up
In a surprise update, Apple has improved Siri AI to built personal context from more sources, and can reference past Siri conversations for context on a new query.
Practical impact for readers
Update October 26: iOS 27. 2 has been released, and it adds some welcome enhancements to Siri AI in addition to Dual Capture, Multi-view in the Apple TV app, and more.
Who should pay attention now
Other – Suggestions in Messages help you take action based on the context of your conversations, like adding a Calendar invite for a dinner – Shared Albums in Photos adds the ability to edit captions and comments, to avoid adding duplicate photos, and can display a reminder before albums expire so participants can save important photos and videos – Support for SynthID watermarking to help identify whether an image was generated or modified with generative tools in Photos and Image Playground – The Home tab in the Podcasts app offers two separate sections for New Episodes and Continue Playing, letting you find the latest updates from your shows and then pick up where you left off – Friends tab in the Games app provides context on friend suggestions...
What is still unclear
This update provides enhancements to Siri AI with the ability to retain useful context from previous Siri interactions as well as draw from a wider range of personal context. iPhone Duo gets support for Apple Pencil, as well as Edge Light to illuminate your face during video calls. This update also introduces Suggestions in Messages that help you take quick actions in apps like Calendar and Reminders based on context from your conversation. This release includes additional features, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPhone Duo.
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