GoKawiilApple issues second watchOS 27.2 release candidate before next week's launch
Apple has released a new release candidate build (24S118) of watchOS 27.2 for developers and public beta testers, replacing the earlier RC build 24S5101f issued days before. The change comes ahead of Apple's broader 27.2 software rollout, expected early next week alongside iOS, iPadOS and tvOS updates.
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A second RC build so close to launch suggests Apple found issues with the first candidate that needed fixing before public release, though the exact changes remain unconfirmed. This points to typical pre-release quality control rather than new features, since watchOS 27.2 is a smaller update compared to iOS 27.2.
- New watchOS 27.2 RC build 24S118 replaces build 24S5101f for beta testers
- Apple's 27.2 updates across iOS, iPadOS, tvOS and watchOS expected early next week
- Specific bug fixes or changes in the new watchOS RC have not been disclosed
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