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iOS 27.2 Adds Dual Capture Support to Group FaceTime Calls
Key points
- iOS 27.2 adds Dual Capture to Group FaceTime calls.
- Dual Capture shows front and rear camera views simultaneously.
- Feature was previously limited to one-on-one calls in iOS 27.
- Requires iPhone 17 or later and iOS 27/iPadOS 27/macOS 27.
- iOS 27.2 adds a redesigned 'Up Next' queue in Apple Podcasts.
- iOS 27.2 adds user profiles for the Apple TV app on iPhone.
- The 'Up Next' queue in Apple Podcasts is split into 'New Episodes' and 'Continue Playing'.
- iOS 27.0.1 launched yesterday.
Dual Capture Expands to Group Calls
Apple's upcoming iOS 27.2 update introduces support for Dual Capture in Group FaceTime calls. This feature, initially launched with iOS 27, allows users to display video feeds from both their device's front and rear cameras concurrently during a FaceTime conversation.
Previous Limitations and New Functionality
In iOS 27.0, Dual Capture was restricted to one-on-one FaceTime calls. With the 27.2 update, users will be able to utilize this dual-camera functionality in calls involving multiple participants. The feature is activated by tapping the 'Flip' button within the viewfinder during a call.
Hardware and Software Requirements
To use Dual Capture, users must have an iPhone 17 or a newer model. Additionally, all participants in the FaceTime call need to be running iOS 27, iPadOS 27, or macOS 27 to view the dual camera streams. iOS 27.2 is currently in beta, with a public release expected in the coming weeks.
Updates
- iOS 27.2 adds a redesigned 'Up Next' queue in Apple Podcasts.
- iOS 27.2 adds user profiles for the Apple TV app on iPhone.
- The 'Up Next' queue in Apple Podcasts is split into 'New Episodes' and 'Continue Playing'.
- iOS 27.0.1 launched yesterday.
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How outlets covered it
Apple's upcoming iOS 27.2 update will introduce three new features: Dual Capture support for Group FaceTime calls, a redesigned 'Up Next' queue in Apple Podcasts, and user profiles for the Apple TV app on iPhone. These updates expand existing functionalities and improve content organization and family viewing options.
Apple's iOS 27.2 update expands the Dual Capture feature in FaceTime to include Group FaceTime calls. This allows users to simultaneously share views from both their front and rear cameras during multi-person video calls, a capability previously limited to one-on-one calls in iOS 27.