Apple releases iOS 27.2 with fix for over 160 security vulnerabilities: Here’s how to update
Apple has released iOS 27.2 for compatible iPhones, bringing fixes for more than 160 security vulnerabilities along with new features for Siri, Messages, Photos and other apps. Siri AI also requires an iPhone 15 Pro or a later model. – Apple Music: The app gets a redesigned black-and-white icon, replacing the red design. – FaceTime: Group calls now support Dual Capture on compatible iPhones, allowing video from the front and rear cameras to be captured together.
Apple said none of the vulnerabilities covered by the update were actively exploited by attackers. The update addresses issues that could allow malicious apps to access private information, bypass privacy settings or use hardware features such as the camera and Bluetooth without proper permission. The release also adds new options for Apple Music, Podcasts, FaceTime and the Apple TV app. Here is a look at the key changes and how to download the update. One fix addresses an issue that could allow apps to access private user information. Apple has also fixed a vulnerability in Hide My Email that could expose a user’s original email address despite the feature being enabled. The update includes additional checks to stop apps from accessing users’ Photos libraries or bypassing privacy preferences. It also addresses an issue that could allow certain apps to see which applications were installed on an iPhone. Other fixes prevent malicious apps from accessing the camera without permission or using Bluetooth without the required approval. Apple has also addressed security issues that could lead to denial-of-service attacks, unexpected app crashes and unauthorised code execution. Siri AI support has expanded to include French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish. However, the feature is not available in the European Union or mainland China. Users can also add a third-party sign language interpreter or live captioner to a call.