The first release candidates for iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, and macOS 27.2 have arrived for testing.
The first release candidates for iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS 27.2 Golden Gate, watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2 and HomePod Software 27.2 have emerged, after four developer beta cycles, three for tvOS 27.2 and HomePod Software 27.2.
While a release candidate or RC version means that the update is pretty much in the state where it will be released to the general public, there is no guarantee that it will be the only one. A second RC is always a possibility.
The first major post-milestone update is normally a point one release, but that’s unusually not the case this time. Since the iOS 27.1 build is designed to be used with the iPhone Duo, that release will be skipped for non-foldable iPhone models.
The new 27.2 builds are:
- iOS 27.2 RC 1 is 24B115, replaces 24B5110a
- iPadOS 27.2 RC 1 is 24B115, replaces 24B5110a
- macOS 27.2 RC 1 is 26B118, replaces 26B5112a
- watchOS 27.2 RC 1 is 24S116, replaces 24S5112a
- visionOS 27.2 RC 1 is 24N118, replaces 24N5114a
- tvOS 27.2 RC 1 is 24K120, replaces 24K5103f
- HomePod 27.2 RC 1 software is 24K120, replaces 24K5103f
Apple has also released RC builds for older operating systems:
- macOS 15.8.2. RC 3 is built 24H230, replacing 24H225
- macOS 26.7.2 RC 3 is build 25G330, replacing 25G325
- iOS 26.7.2 RC 1 is build 23H127
- iPadOS 26.7.2 RC 1 is 23H127
The RC round comes after the fourth developer betas, which shipped on October 5th. However, while there were builds for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS, the round did not include builds for tvOS or HomePod software.
The third round was shared by Apple on October 5. The second appeared on September 21st and the first round occurred on September 16th.
Round 1 brought some changes to iOS 27.2, including a redesigned Health app, which works alongside the Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Apple Watch Series 12.
FaceTime got dual capture support, Siri AI added localization for multiple languages, and Apple TV profiles from tvOS 26.2 came to iPhone.
The second build contained indications of a new AutoLock security feature, which locks an iPhone if it is detected to have been snatched or otherwise stolen from the owner. The feature is not accessible to testers, but was detected running in the background in a non-functional manner.
The fourth beta of iOS 27.2 featured Apple Music changing its icon to black and white, as well as retiring the Apple Health app redesign in favor of a later version. HomePods also got a new setting for Lock Controls.
AppleInsider warns readers who test beta software should do so on secondary and spare hardware rather than mission-critical or daily-driver devices. There is always a risk that there are defective, broken or other potentially harmful elements in beta software, which may pose a risk to your data.
Members of the public should seek out public betas instead of developer versions as safer alternatives. In both cases, it is also advisable to keep updated backups on hand.
Have you found any changes in the new builds? Contact us on X at @AppleInsider or @Andrew_OSU or send Andrew an email at [email protected].
