What changed
Apple released iOS 27.2 and macOS Golden Gate 27.2, focusing on improvements to Siri AI. The update adds a memory feature to Siri, allowing it to recall past conversations and reference them during interactions. It also expands the data sources Siri can access, including voicemails, Messages attachments, and more. Additionally, Siri AI is now available in five new languages: French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. The update also includes context-aware suggestions in Messages, SynthID watermarking support in Photos, and new Apple Music branding.
What this means in practice
The enhanced Siri AI features are available on iPhone 16 models and later, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Users can now ask Siri about previous recommendations, such as restaurants suggested last week. The 'Excluded Apps' option lets users control which apps Siri, Search, and suggestions can access. The new language support for Siri AI is available globally, except in the EU and mainland China. The update also introduces Shared Albums in Photos, allowing users to edit captions and comments, and avoid duplicate photos. The Home tab in the Podcasts app and Simple Profiles in the Apple TV app are additional features aimed at improving user experience.
Limitations and availability
Siri AI remains unavailable in the EU and mainland China. The new gesture recognition capabilities mentioned in the macOS 27.2 update are unconfirmed and may relate to future MacBook Pro models. The update includes bug fixes, security updates, and unspecified improvements for macOS. The Apple Music branding change and Apple Pencil support on the iPhone Duo foldable are also part of the update, though the latter is a previously promised feature.
