iOS 27.2 Expands Siri AI Languages, Adds Security Fixes
Apple's iOS 27.2 adds beta Siri AI support for five languages, conversation memory, foldable iPhone Duo Pencil support and over 160 security fixes.
The story in focus
TechCrunch reports Apple released iOS 27.2, adding beta Siri AI support for French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish, conversation memory with app-level opt-outs, Apple Pencil support on the foldable iPhone Duo, and over 160 security fixes. Many fixes were backported to iOS 26, and Apple said about 80% of iPhone owners remain on that version.
- Siri AI gains French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish support in beta, per TechCrunch
- Siri can recall past conversations, with users able to exclude specific apps from its memories
- iOS 27.2 adds Apple Pencil support to the foldable iPhone Duo in apps including Notes and Preview
- Apple shipped over 160 security fixes, many backported to iOS 26
- A fix for a flaw possibly exploited against targeted individuals was backported to iOS 18
What the update adds
According to TechCrunch, Apple released iOS 27.2 for iPhone and iPad. The update brings Siri AI to French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish in beta. TechCrunch reports the assistant can now remember details from past conversations and draw on photos attached in Messages, calendar attendees, voicemails, Safari history and reading lists. Users can exclude specific apps from those memories.
The release adds Apple Pencil support for the foldable iPhone Duo in apps such as Notes and Preview, plus an Edge Light effect for video calls. FaceTime gains simultaneous front and rear camera streaming through Dual Capture and the option to add a third-party sign language interpreter or live captioner.
Security and adoption
TechCrunch reports iOS 27.2 includes over 160 security fixes, many backported so devices running the older iOS 26 also receive them. Apple said about 80% of iPhone owners are still on iOS 26, per TechCrunch.
Apple backported a fix to iOS 18 for a flaw it said may have been exploited in a sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on versions before iOS 27. TechCrunch reports Apple did not specify who was exploiting the flaw.
Which languages does Siri AI support after iOS 27.2?
TechCrunch reports Siri AI now supports French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish in beta under iOS 27.2, in addition to its existing languages.
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