Apple seeds first release candidates for iOS 27.2 and other platforms
The builds arrive after four beta cycles for most systems, though tvOS 27.2 and HomePod Software 27.2 needed only three.
Apple released the first release candidates for iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS 27.2 Golden Gate, watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2 and HomePod Software 27.2 for testing, according to appleinsider.com.
The release candidates follow four developer beta cycles for most of the platforms. tvOS 27.2 and HomePod Software 27.2 went through three beta cycles.
A release candidate marks the point at which an update is practically in the state it will be distributed to the general public. A second release candidate for any of the builds remains possible.
Apple has not given a date for the public rollout of the updates.
Quick answers
What is a release candidate?
A release candidate is a build that is practically in the state it will be distributed to the general public.
Will there be another release candidate?
A second release candidate is still possible.