iPhone Update: Group FaceTime gets dual camera view

Apple is set to release iOS 27.2 next week, marking the next major software update for iPhones. Because the previous version, iOS 27.1, is restricted to the iPhone Duo, the 27.2 update represents a wider rollout for the general user base.

The release introduces an expanded version of Dual Capture in FaceTime. This feature, which debuted in iOS 27, allows users to display both front and rear camera feeds simultaneously. In the current version, the capability is limited to one-on-one video calls. The new update extends this functionality to Group FaceTime sessions, enabling multiple participants to see the split-screen view.

Changes to the Apple Podcasts app reorganize the content queue. The existing Up Next section on the Home tab is being replaced by a New Episodes area, which lists the most recent releases from shows users follow. Directly below this, a new Continue Playing section consolidates episodes that listeners have started but not finished. A 9to5Mac writer who tested the beta described the previous layout as cluttered and noted that the new structure helps users track their listening habits more effectively.

The update also brings user profiles to the Apple TV app on iPhone. While profiles have long been available on tvOS devices, this is their first appearance on iOS. Upon opening the app after the update, users will encounter a profile selection screen, which can be disabled if not needed. The app adjusts content recommendations based on the active profile.

When a child’s profile is selected, the app restricts recommendations to age-appropriate Apple series and movies. This separation prevents unsuitable material from appearing in a child’s view and keeps an adult’s personal viewing queue distinct. According to 9to5Mac, the update includes new features across six different iPhone applications in total.