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Apple released iOS 27.2, adding Siri AI support for more languages along with numerous bug fixes. Following the update, some iPhone users may notice faster battery drain, but Apple has stated this is a normal, temporary side effect of the device completing background setup tasks like indexing data and updating apps.
Apple reported Q4 2026 gross margin of 47.9%, down from 50.1% last quarter, with product gross margin falling to 37.2% from 40.1%, despite record September-quarter revenue of $114.5 billion. CFO Kevan Parekh said that excluding tariff refunds, the sequential margin decline would have been about one percentage point, driven mainly by rising memory costs, and warned that pressure on margins will continue, with added costs expected from Siri AI investment in the holiday quarter.
Apple has released build 24K154 of tvOS 27.2 specifically for the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, which launches November 13 and is currently available for preorder. This differs from build 24K122 that shipped last week to existing Apple TV models, though Apple has not published separate release notes explaining the differences.
Apple's latest tvOS 27 update excludes the Apple TV HD and first-generation Apple TV 4K, but both devices continue to receive support from services like Netflix. Apple's new Siri AI beta will run on the second-generation Apple TV 4K and later models, provided the household's Apple ID is linked to an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad.
In an interview with Wired's Steven Levy, Apple executive John Ternus defended the company's approach to AI amid criticism that it has lagged rivals, noting Siri's upgraded version only launched this summer. Ternus said Apple will use AI in products but prioritizes whether people 'really love' what's built over showcasing AI itself. He also pushed back on the idea that AI agents could make apps obsolete, calling product creation 'a deeply human and personal thing.'
Apple confirmed via its Chinese Newsroom that testing of Apple Intelligence in China will begin on November 4, tied to the next iOS developer beta. The company stopped short of confirming that iOS 27.3 beta 1 itself will launch that day, only that Apple Intelligence testing starts then. Siri AI will not be included in this initial rollout to Chinese users.
Apple announced via its Chinese newsroom that Apple Intelligence will debut in China with iOS 27.3, beginning as a beta on November 4th and reaching full release in December. The rollout includes features like notification summaries, real-time translation, writing tools, visual intelligence and object removal from photos, but not the new Siri. Apple has partnered with Alibaba to integrate its Qwen chatbot into some experiences, similar to its existing ChatGPT integration elsewhere.
Apple released iPadOS 27.2, adding a contextual Siri popup that appears when text is selected with a trackpad or mouse, offering quick options like 'Proofread' and 'Rewrite.' The update also brings user profiles to the Apple TV app on iPad, letting multiple people on a shared device get separate watch histories, queues, and content recommendations. Siri AI in this release can also recall past conversations and pull answers from Messages photos, Calendar, voicemail, and Safari history.
Apple's iOS 27.2 update, released days after iPhone Duo debuted in iOS 27.1, adds a new Shortcuts automation that triggers actions when the iPhone Duo device is opened or closed. The update also expands workout automation to the Fitness app, lets app-closed automations report which app closed, adds web-based multilingual support for the 'Use Model' action, and improves the Shortcut Editor with new macOS layout options and direct name/icon editing on iOS and iPadOS.
Following iOS 27.2's release this week, Apple is reportedly preparing iOS 27.3, with the beta expected around November 2 and a public launch likely in mid-December based on historical release patterns for similar updates. Anticipated features include additional Siri AI language support and the return of the redesigned Health app.
Apple is promoting a new conversational Siri AI assistant on its MacBook Pro lineup, which also features a ProLED XDR display with touch support. The AI assistant allows open-ended questions and back-and-forth conversation, and is currently available only in English, with usage limits noted.
Apple released iOS 27.2 on Oct. 26, shortly after the iPhone Duo launch, fixing 141 bugs and security issues. Nine could cause kernel corruption leading to crashes, while seven could allow arbitrary code execution, potentially letting attackers steal data or hijack devices. Apple said none of the flaws were known to be actively exploited but recommended updating immediately.