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 have surfaced for testing, following four developer beta cycles. Three of those betas were for tvOS 27.2 and HomePod Software 27.2.
A release candidate means the update is practically ready for the general public, but Apple may still issue a second RC. The first major post-milestone update is normally a point-one version, but this time the iOS 27.1 build, designated for the foldable iPhone, is being skipped for non-foldable iPhone models.
The new 27.2 builds include iOS 27.2 RC 1 (24B115), iPadOS 27.2 RC 1 (24B115), macOS 27.2 RC 1 (26B118), watchOS 27.2 RC 1 (24S116), visionOS 27.2 RC 1 (24N118), and tvOS and HomePod Software 27.2 RC 1 (24K120). Apple also released RC builds for older systems, including macOS 15.8.2 RC 3, macOS 26.7.2 RC 3, and iOS and iPadOS 26.7.2 RC 1.
Earlier betas introduced a redesigned Health app, dual capture support in FaceTime, multilingual Siri AI localization, and a possible Auto Lock anti-theft feature. The fourth beta also changed the Apple Music icon to black and white and withdrew the Health app redesign for a later release. Apple advises users to test beta software only on spare hardware, since it can contain bugs that put data at risk.
Source: AppleInsider · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing