Apple publishes RC for OSes 27.2

Apple publishes RC for OSes 27.2

Xcode 27.2 also gets RC

Danis Tazetdinov

Oct 19

Apple publishes Release Candidate for iOS/iPadOS 27.2, macOS 27.2 Golden Gate, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2 and watchOS 27.2. Xcode 27.2 RC is also available.

iOS 27.2 now adds an option to disable HomePod touch screen – ‘Lock Controls’ in Home app. Sound Glow feature is also coming to existing HomePod models.

tvOS 27.2 adds preliminary support for surround sound with HomePod mini.

Beta download: Operating Systems

Release notes:

• iOS & iPadOS 27.2 RC Release Notes

• macOS 27.2 Golden Gate RC Release Notes

• tvOS 27.2 RC Release Notes

• visionOS 27.2 RC Release Notes

• watchOS 27.2 RC Release Notes

• Xcode 27.2 RC Release Notes

References:

• iOS 27.2 adds new setting to fix common HomePod annoyance

• tvOS 27.2 RC Lays Groundwork for HomePod Surround Sound

• Your HomePod has a colorful new party trick: how to enable Sound Glow

• HomePod 27.2 Adds Sound Glow to Existing HomePod Models

• HomePod mini 2’s Sound Glow feature is coming to other HomePod models

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