TechNewsAppleiPhone Duo now supports Apple Pencil with iOS 27.2The latest iOS update also adds dual-camera use in group FaceTime calls.The latest iOS update also adds dual-camera use in group FaceTime calls.by Emma RothOct 26, 2026, 6:51 PM UTCShareGiftPhoto: Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergePart OfAll the news about the iPhone Duosee all updates Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO.Apple has just released iOS 27.2, bringing Apple Pencil support to the iPhone Duo. The software update also includes an “Edge Light” feature for the iPhone Duo that’s intended to illuminate your face during video calls.Apple previously said the iPhone Duo would add support for the Apple Pencil “later this year.” The company’s first foldable comes with revamped iOS 27 controls designed to work across the device’s 7.6-inch inner display and 5.4-inch outer screen. Many major apps, like Netflix, Prime Video, and Microsoft Outlook, already support the Duo’s extra screen real estate, but some still need some work.The iOS 27.2 update also allows Siri AI to take suggested actions in Messages, while adding support for Siri AI in more languages, including French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Apple is rolling out support for Google’s SynthID AI watermark in Photos and Image Playground, too, according to 9to5Mac.RelatedApple acknowledges iPhone Duo display ‘issue’ after reports of cracked screensOur best tips for using the iPhone DuoOther smaller but notable updates include user profiles on the Apple TV app on iPhone. The Apple Podcasts app is also replacing its “Up Next” queue with a list of “New Episodes,” along with a “Continue Playing” section just beneath it. You’ll also see the new Apple Music logo. And group calls on FaceTime now support dual capture so you can show both what’s visible from your selfie cam and your back cameras.Apple also released macOS 27.2 Golden Gate, watchOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, and HomePod 27.2.Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Emma RothAppleFoldable PhonesiOSMobileNewsTechCosplaying as a street photographer with the iPhone Duo is ridiculous and kinda fun.Allison Johnson50 minutes agoHalide’s Duo update just knocked an item off my camera wish list.Allison Johnson6:39 PM UTCApple acknowledges iPhone Duo display ‘issue’ after reports of cracked screensJay Peters5:28 PM UTCMost PopularMicrosoft offers buyouts to 60,000 employeesA YouTuber dissected an iPhone Duo and thinks he found the cause of crackgateApple updates the iPad Mini with a larger OLED displayThe Gospel according to Peter (Thiel)r/opensource just banned AI, non-English speakers, and moreAdvertiser Content FromThis is the title for the native ad
