Apple Begins Testing iOS 27.2 Earlier Than Usual

    Apple is testing the iOS 27.2 update for compatible iPhone models earlier than expected. The company previously confirmed that the update would be released in October. An exact date has not been announced, but the release is expected toward the end of the month. Beta testing of the system has already been underway for several weeks.    The reason is that iOS 27.1 is being developed only for the iPhone Duo, which will go on sale on October 23. Other iPhone models are not expected to receive the iOS 27.1 update and will instead move directly to iOS 27.2. This way, Apple will not reveal the new device's software features in open beta testing ahead of time. Testing of an x.2 update does not usually begin this early.    The new language options planned for Siri also indicate that the update will be released in October. Apple announced in September that the assistant with artificial intelligence features would support French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish the following month. Those languages have already been added to the iOS 27.2 test version. Therefore, the update is unlikely to be delayed until another month.    iOS 27.2 will not be limited to new languages. User profiles will be added to the Apple TV app. The Dual Capture feature in Group FaceTime will make it possible to capture video from 2 cameras simultaneously. A new Suggestions section will be added to the Messages app. The Up Next section in the Apple Podcasts app will be updated, and the design of Apple Books will also be changed.    Apple usually releases the first feature update following a major operating system version at the end of October. Therefore, the week beginning October 26 is considered the most likely timeframe. If new devices go on sale with iOS 27.2 preinstalled, the update could be released slightly earlier. The tvOS 27.2 and HomePod 27.2 updates are also expected to be released at that time.