Apple releases iOS and macOS 27.2 with new Siri AI features, new Music logo

Included is the ability to limit which applications Siri can directly access.

Apple releases iOS and macOS 27.2 with new Siri AI features, new Music logo

TL;DR

  • Siri AI now has memory to recall past conversations and can access more data sources like voicemails and Messages attachments.
  • An "Excluded Apps" option allows users to control which apps Siri, Search, and suggestions can access.
  • Siri AI is now available in five additional languages: French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.
  • New features include context-aware suggestions in Messages, SynthID watermarking support in Photos, and user profiles in the Apple TV app.
  • macOS Golden Gate 27.2, watchOS, and visionOS 27.2 also receive Siri-related updates and new language support.
  • References to new gesture recognition capabilities in macOS 27.2 beta may indicate future touch support on MacBooks.
  • Updates to Shared Albums in Photos allow editing captions/comments and provide expiration reminders.
  • FaceTime now supports adding third-party sign language interpreters or live captioners.