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Just a couple days after the wide release of iOS 27, Apple released the first beta of iOS 27.2. That’s not a typo: it’s iOS 27.2, not 27.1. We never got a 27.1 release—that version should be the out-of-the-box version used on the iPhone Duo.

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. Apple still says it’s coming later this year.

Update October 19: The release candidate is out now, which means the final release will likely go out to all users on October 26 or 27.

What’s new in iOS 27.2

As beta testers report new capabilities in this version, we’ll report them here.

No new Health app: The first 27.2 beta releases included the new Health, with a totally new redesign and AI-powered health insights. But iOS 27.2 beta 4 removes it, leaving behind a message that the new Health app is still coming this year.

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Siri AI languages: Apple said that Siri AI, which launched supporting only U.S. English, will expand to French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish in October.

Dual Capture for Group FaceTime: Users can stream their front and rear cameras at the same time during FaceTime calls.

Podcasts Up Next: Up Next has been refreshed with two rows at the top of the Home tab: New Episodes and Continue Playing.

Simple Profiles on iOS/iPadOS/web: The Apple TV feature that lets you use multiple different account profiles now works in the Apple TV app on iOS, iPadOS, and the web.

Multiview in Apple TV: The feature that lets you watch four select sports streams at the same time on Apple TV now works on the Apple TV app on iOS.

iOS 27.2: How to install the public beta

If you want to test the iOS 27 beta releases but are not a registered developer, follow these steps:

  1. Click Sign Up on the Apple Beta page and register with your Apple ID.
  2. Log in to the Beta Software Program.
  3. Click Enroll your iOS device.
  4. Open the Settings app, tap General, then Software Update.
  5. In the Beta Updates section, select the iOS Public Beta.

It may take a few moments after registering for the beta option to appear in Software Update.

iOS 27.2: How to install the developer beta

You’ll need to be registered as an Apple developer, but a free developer account will do. You can get one via Xcode or the Apple Developer app in iOS. Here’s how to do it via the Apple Developer app:

  1. Download the Apple Developer App from the App Store.
  2. Open the app.
  3. Tap on Account.
  4. Sign in using your usual Apple ID.

Find out everything you need to know about iOS 27 in our iOS 27 superguide.