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Technology · Software & cloud · published 2026-10-13 · via Macworld

Apple rolls out fourth iOS 27.2 beta without redesigned Health app

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Apple has released the fourth beta of iOS 27.2, continuing tests for a version that follows the public launch of iOS 27. This build removes the redesigned Health app that appeared in earlier betas, while Apple says the app is still planned for later this year. The update also includes features such as expanded Siri AI language support, dual-camera FaceTime capture, and changes to Podcasts and Apple TV profiles.

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Apple has moved to a fourth iOS 27.2 beta. This build drops the redesigned Health app seen in earlier betas, though Apple says it remains planned for later this year. The 27.2 branch follows iOS 27's public debut; no broad 27.1 release has appeared, and the iPhone Duo is expected in October with iOS 27.1.

Other additions include Siri AI support for French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish in October; simultaneous front and rear FaceTime capture; refreshed Podcasts Up Next rows; and Apple TV profiles plus Multiview on more platforms.

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The changes may mainly affect early adopters and developers testing iOS 27.2, while broader users could see them later. Expanded Siri language support may make AI features more accessible to non-English speakers. Dual-camera FaceTime and Apple TV updates could shift how some people communicate and watch content. The delayed Health redesign may disappoint users expecting new wellness tools, though its later arrival could still influence health tracking habits.

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