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iPhone Duo now supports Apple Pencil with iOS 27.2

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Apple has released iOS 27.2 for its foldable iPhone Duo. The update adds Apple Pencil support and a new "Edge Light" feature for video calls.

What happened

Apple released iOS 27.2, a software update for iPhones. It brings Apple Pencil support to the iPhone Duo, which is Apple's first foldable phone. Apple had said earlier that Pencil support would come "later this year." The update also adds an "Edge Light" feature that is meant to light up your face during video calls.

Key facts

  • The iPhone Duo has a 7.6-inch inner display and a 5.4-inch outer screen.
  • Siri AI can now take suggested actions in Messages.
  • Siri AI now works in more languages, including French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.
  • Group FaceTime calls now support dual capture, so you can show both your selfie camera and your back cameras.

Other changes

Apple also added user profiles to the Apple TV app on iPhone and changed the Apple Podcasts app. The "Up Next" queue is now a list of "New Episodes," with a "Continue Playing" section below it. Apple also released new versions for its other devices, including macOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, and HomePod 27.2. Apple is also adding support for Google's SynthID AI watermark in Photos and Image Playground. A watermark is a hidden label that shows an image was made or changed by AI.

Why it matters

The iPhone Duo is a new kind of phone that folds open. Pencil support and new screen controls show Apple is making the foldable work well with its two screens. Apple has also said it is aware of reports of cracked screens on the device, so people will be watching how it performs.

What to watch

  • How well Apple Pencil works on the foldable's two screens.
  • Whether more apps, such as Microsoft Outlook, fully support the Duo's extra screen space.
  • Whether Apple fixes the reported display problem on the iPhone Duo.

Glossary

iOS 27.2
The newest software update for iPhones, released by Apple.
Apple Pencil
A digital pen made by Apple that you use to write and draw on compatible screens.
Siri AI
Apple's voice assistant with AI features that can help with tasks.
SynthID
A hidden watermark made by Google that marks images created or edited with AI.
FaceTime
Apple's app for video and voice calls.
Image Playground
An Apple app that creates pictures using AI.

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