iOS 27.2 adds new features in six iPhone apps, here’s what’s coming

Key Points:

• iOS 27.2 will launch next week, introducing new features and improvements across six Apple apps, including Messages, Apple TV, FaceTime, Home, Apple Podcasts, and Games.
• Messages gains the Suggested Actions feature, which offers context-based suggestions like creating calendar events or reminders directly under messages, with customizable options for the types of suggestions shown.
• Apple TV app on iPhone and iPad will now support user profiles, allowing multiple users on the same device to maintain separate viewing histories and recommendations.
• FaceTime’s Dual Capture feature, which streams both front and rear cameras simultaneously, is now enhanced to support Group FaceTime calls on iPhone 17 and newer models.
• The Home app adds automation for smart locks, including a ‘Lock After Closing’ feature to automatically lock doors after closing and notifications for doors left open too long, improving home security management.