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Apple releases candidate builds for iPadOS 27.2 and other updates
Apple has released candidate builds of iPadOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2 and other software.
A release candidate is intended to be the same build that Apple will make available to the public.
Apple’s current public software is version 27.0, and the source says most devices are expected to skip 27.1, which is reportedly limited to iPhone Duo.
The updates add features including suggested actions in Messages, profiles in Apple TV on iPad, changes to Apple Music and Podcasts, and more language support for Siri.
They also add smart-lock automation controls in Home and a contextual Siri pop-up on iPad.
Apple expects to release the updates by the end of October, likely early next week, though it could issue another candidate build if it finds bugs.
Apple released release candidate builds for iPadOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2 and other software updates on October 19.
The release candidates are intended to be the builds that will ship publicly.
The updates also include tvOS 27.2 and visionOS 27.2 release candidates, while Apple released HomePod Software 27.2.
Apple is expected to release iPadOS 27.2 and the other updates by the end of October, according to 9to5Mac.
Features reported for the updates include changes to Messages, Apple TV, Apple Music, Podcasts, Siri and Home.
- Who
- Apple released the software release candidates.
- What
- Release candidate builds for iPadOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2 and other updates were made available. Apple also released HomePod Software 27.2.
- When
- October 19, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The builds are intended to precede the public release of the updates.
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Apple released the fourth betas of watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2 and visionOS 27.2.
Apple seeded release candidate builds for watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2 and visionOS 27.2, alongside other software releases.
- Release candidate date
- October 19, 2026
- iPad update
- iPadOS 27.2
- Other named release candidates
- watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2 and visionOS 27.2
- Additional software release
- HomePod Software 27.2
- Expected public release
- By the end of October, according to 9to5Mac