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Apple releases iOS 27.2 release candidate for testing
Apple has released the iOS 27.2 release candidate for developers to test on iPhones, along with a matching iPadOS update.
A release candidate is a near-final version that could go to the public if testing finds no problems requiring another build.
The update adds Siri support for French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish, as well as profiles in the Apple TV app.
Other changes include Group FaceTime Dual Capture, revised Apple Podcasts episode organization and a redesigned Apple Music icon.
Apple removed the overhauled Health app from testing, saying it is planned for a later update.
The new Siri languages were promised for October, and Apple’s release candidate means the public launch could come before the end of the month.
Apple released the first iOS 27.2 release candidate for iPhone to developers for testing.
The release candidate brings the update closer to its public launch, which Apple has not yet announced.
The update includes support for more Siri AI languages, Apple TV app profiles and a new Apple Music icon.
Apple removed an overhauled Health app from testing, saying it is planned for a later update.
Other reported additions from the beta cycle include Group FaceTime Dual Capture and changes to Apple Podcasts episode organization.
- Who
- Apple released the update for developers to test.
- What
- Apple released the iOS 27.2 release candidate for iPhone.
- When
- October 19, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- To test the update ahead of its public launch.
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Apple released the fourth iOS 27.2 beta.
Apple released the iOS 27.2 release candidate to developers.
Apple plans to release the overhauled Health app.
- Release candidate
- iOS 27.2
- Release date
- October 19, 2026
- Siri AI languages
- French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish
- Health app
- Overhauled version removed from testing; upgrade planned for later this year
- Apple Music icon
- New icon; 9to5Mac reports it replaces the familiar red design with a black-and-white design