iOS 27.2 Adds Group Dual Capture and TV Profiles to iPhone
The software update arrives next week, expanding camera features to group calls and reorganizing the Apple Podcasts interface for better tracking.
By Aiko Petrov ·
Apple is set to roll out iOS 27.2 to the general public next week, following the limited release of iOS 27.1 which was restricted to the iPhone Duo model. The upcoming update introduces three primary changes to the iPhone user experience, focusing on video calling capabilities, podcast organization, and television app personalization.
The most notable change extends the Dual Capture feature to Group FaceTime calls. This capability was introduced in the previous iOS 27 release but was limited to one-on-one interactions. In the new update, users on compatible devices can now display both front and rear camera feeds simultaneously during group conversations. By tapping the Flip button, participants can switch the rear camera to the live view while keeping the front camera active, allowing for a wider perspective in multi-person video chats.
Apple has also restructured the Apple Podcasts interface to address user complaints about the cluttered Up Next queue. The section at the top of the Home tab is now divided into two distinct lists. The first, labeled New Episodes, replaces the old Up Next function by aggregating the latest releases from followed shows. The second, Continue Playing, sits directly below and centralizes all shows that a listener has started but not yet finished. Writers who tested the beta described this split as a significant improvement for tracking listening habits.
For the first time, user profiles are arriving in the Apple TV app on iPhone. Previously available only on tvOS, these profiles allow multiple users on the same device to have distinct viewing experiences. Upon opening the app after the update, users will encounter a profile selection screen that can be disabled if preferred. When a profile is active, the app filters content recommendations to match that specific viewer. A child profile, for example, restricts visible content to age-appropriate series and movies from Apple, preventing children from seeing adult material on a parent's device.
The update also includes minor feature additions across six other iPhone applications. The release marks the next major step in Apple's software roadmap for the current generation of smartphones.
