Apple releases iOS 27.2 with new Siri AI languages and iPhone Duo Pencil support
The update also brings a black-and-white Apple Music icon, Suggested Actions in Messages and new Podcasts sections, according to 9to5mac.com.
Apple released iOS 27.2 for iPhone on October 26, 2026, according to 9to5mac.com. The update expands Siri AI to French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish, and adds Apple Pencil support for iPhone Duo.
The iPhone Duo pencil support is limited to Apple Pencil (USB-C). Apple had originally announced Pencil support for the device as coming later this year.
iOS 27.2 also changes several stock apps. Apple Music gets a black-and-white app icon and a blue accent color, Messages gains Suggested Actions, and Podcasts splits out separate New Episodes and Continue Playing sections. The Apple TV app on iPhone adds simple profiles, and Group FaceTime adds Dual Capture.
For the smart home, the Home app gains Lock After Closing and Door Left Open options for compatible smart locks, while HomePod gets a Lock Controls setting.
Siri AI remains unavailable in the EU and mainland China. A redesigned Health app that appeared in earlier iOS 27.2 betas was removed before release and is still planned for later this year.
Quick answers
What languages does Siri AI support in iOS 27.2?
iOS 27.2 adds French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish. Siri AI is not available in the EU or mainland China.
Which Apple Pencil works with iPhone Duo in iOS 27.2?
Support is limited to Apple Pencil (USB-C).
What happened to the redesigned Health app?
It appeared in iOS 27.2 betas but was removed before release; Apple still plans it for later this year.