Apple today seeded the fourth beta of an upcoming iOS 27.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after Apple released the third iOS 27.2 beta. Apple also seeded a new iPadOS 27.2 beta. Registered developers can download the beta updates by opting in under Settings > General > Software Update and selecting the iOS 27 developer beta. iOS 27.2 includes Apple's redesigned Health app with new Insight and Longevity tabs. It also brings Siri AI in new languages. There are several other new features, with details available 4re5 our features guide . Apple releasing an iOS 27.2 beta ahead of a iOS 27.1 beta was surprise because the company plans to ship the iPhone Duo with iOS 27.1 , but it likely wants to keep some of the iPhone Duo features hidden for longer. The ‌iPhone Duo‌ will launch on October 23. Apple previously said the new ‌Siri‌ AI languages in iOS 27.2 would be available in October, so it's likely iOS 27.2 will come shortly after the ‌iPhone Duo‌'s release date. iOS 27.2 is also required for the new HomeView. Related Roundups: iOS 27 , iPadOS 27 Related Forum: iOS 27 This article, " Apple Releases Fourth iOS 27.2 Beta " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple has tried talking around the issue and even shown Apple TV screenshots, but now it's clear the new HomeView cannot play Apple TV or other video apps unless there's a CarPlay app for it. You'd be forgiven for assuming this means you can watch Apple TV on HomeView, but Apple sidesteps telling you how - image credit: Apple. HomeView looked at first to be great if you only wanted Apple's own apps, but now it seems you aren't even getting all of those. There are four Apple apps that have to be run on an iPhone instead: Apple TV Apple Books audiobooks Apple Music Classical Apple News+ Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
The new Apple TV 4K and updated Siri Remote unveiled today have quite a few new features, as outlined in our all-in-one summary below. Here are 11 changes coming with the new Apple TV: A19 chip, for up to 50% faster CPU performance and up to twice as fast graphics performance compared to the previous model with the A15 chip. 8GB of RAM is very likely, up from 4GB of RAM in the previous model. However, this spec still needs to be confirmed. Siri AI support, with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad required for questions involving a user's personal context. Siri AI will also be available on the second-generation and third-generation Apple TV 4K models released in 2021 and 2022 on tvOS 27.2 and later, according to Apple. Three built-in far-field microphones for hands-free Siri AI voice control, but you can continue to use the Siri Remote if you prefer. Surround sound functionality with four HomePods — either four HomePod mini 2 speakers or matching front and rear pairs of HomePod mini 2 and full-sized HomePod 2 speakers. All previous models remain limited to two HomePods. Wi-Fi 7 support, up from Wi-Fi 6 for the previous model. Bluetooth 6 support, up from Bluetooth 5 for the previous model. AV1 and VP9 video support. There is now only a single 128GB configuration with an Ethernet port. The previous model also had a 64GB/Wi-Fi-only model. The white status light has been centered on the front edge of the Apple TV 4K. The new model is around 1% heavier than the previous model. (Hey, it counts). Here are three changes coming with the new Siri Remote: Find My and Precision Finding support, making it easier to find the remote if it is misplaced. Precision Finding support for the Siri Remote requires an iPhone 17 or newer (excluding the iPhone 17e), iPhone Air, or iPhone Duo. A built-in speaker that can play a sound to help you locate it. The new remote is around 6% heavier than the previous version. The new Apple TV 4K and Siri Remote can both be pre-ordered starting today and launch Friday, November 13. In the U.S., the new Apple TV is priced at $299 and includes the new Siri Remote. The updated remote is also available separately for $59 and is compatible with all Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD models released since 2015. Related Roundup: Apple TV Tags: Siri , Siri Remote Buyer's Guide: Apple TV (Buy Now) Related Forum: Apple TV and Home Theater This article, " New Apple TV 4K and Siri Remote Have These 14 New Features " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
