iOS 27.0.1 just launched yesterday, but Apple is already preparing iOS 27.2 as a forthcoming iPhone update (with 27.1 likely iPhone Duo-only). Here are three new features coming with iOS 27.2.
#1: Dual Capture for Group FaceTime. FaceTime got one of its biggest upgrades in years with iOS 27. On compatible iPhone models, Dual Capture lets you display both your front and rear camera views at the same time. Just tap the 'Flip' button and the back camera will go live while the front camera remains active. And in iOS 27.2, the feature gets even better by adding support for Group FaceTime calls. iOS 27 currently only lets you use Dual Capture in one-on-one calls, but with iOS 27.2 it will be available for Group FaceTime too.
#2: Apple Podcasts overhauls 'Up Next' queue. Apple Podcasts gets a key change in iOS 27.2 that I'm already a big fan of in the beta. The previous 'Up Next' queue at the top of the app's Home tab is being split into two new sections: New Episodes replaces Up Next, and contains the latest releases for shows you follow. Continue Playing is brand new, located directly below New Episodes as a hub for all in-progress shows. I've criticized the Up Next feature before for being cluttered and confusing, so I'm very excited to see this change.
#3: Apple TV app supports user profiles. Apple's TV app is about to support user profiles on iPhone, bringing the feature over from tvOS to iOS for the first time. When you first launch the TV app in iOS 27.2, you'll see a new profile selection screen. You can easily disable it from ever showing up again. But if your child ever watches videos on your iPhone, you might be very glad about this new feature. With profiles, the Apple TV app can change which content it displays and recommends based on the selected viewer. And importantly, when a child's profile is active, they'll only see age-appropriate series and movies from Apple.