Apple releases first iOS 27.2 developer beta for iPhone testing

The short version

• Apple has issued the initial developer beta of iOS 27.2 as a 22GB update.[9to5Mac]
• The test version debuts a redesigned Health app and adds Apple TV app profiles to the iPhone.[9to5Mac · CNET]
• European Union developers gain access to an alternative App Tracking Transparency prompt option.[9to5Mac]

Key facts

• Apple released the first iOS 27.2 developer beta for iPhone as a 22GB update.[9to5Mac]
• A redesigned Health app made its debut in the first iOS 27.2 developer beta.[CNET]
• The iOS 27.2 update brings Apple TV app profiles to the iPhone.[9to5Mac]
• Developers in the European Union receive the option to use an alternative App Tracking Transparency prompt starting in iOS 27.2.[9to5Mac]

Sources

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• Apple releases first iOS 27.2 developer beta for iPhone9to5Mac
• Apple’s Health App Hits Developer Beta. I Got the Inside Scoop From Apple’s VP of HealthCNET
• Everything new in iOS 27.2 beta 1 so far9to5Mac
• iOS 27.2 lets developers use an alternative App Tracking Transparency prompt in the EU9to5Mac