iOS 27.2 beta 4 keeps Dual Capture for Group FaceTime, letting users share front and rear camera views simultaneously during calls.
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iOS 27.2 Beta 4 Still Includes Apple TV Profiles on iPhone
iOS 27.2 beta 4 retains Apple TV profiles on iPhone, bringing separate watchlists, personalized recommendations, child profiles, and easier account switching.
No Man’s Sky Is Finally Coming to iPhone and iPad This Month
No Man’s Sky arrives on iPhone and iPad October 28. Check its release date, price, supported devices, gameplay features, and requirements.
LG Temperature Sensor works with other Matter thermostats in Apple Home
LG’s $39.95 Temperature Sensor is not locked to LG’s thermostat. Apple says it pairs with other Matter thermostats, given a Thread home hub.
LG or Schneider Home thermostat: HVAC systems, C-wire and install needs
Both Apple Home Collection thermostats cost $199.95, but LG names furnaces, heat pumps and boilers while Schneider targets standard 24V systems.
LG's Apple Home Collection cameras carry UL Solutions' Diamond security rating
UL Solutions lists LG’s doorbell, floodlight, outdoor and indoor cameras at Diamond, the highest of its five IoT security levels, valid to June 2027.
Clean Energy Guidance in the Home app: how to connect your utility plan
Apple’s new thermostats only factor in your rate plan after you link a participating U.S. utility in the Home app. Here are Apple’s steps.
LG's Apple Home Collection accessories also work with the LG ThinQ app
LG says its doorbell, cameras, lock and thermostat support its own ThinQ app as well as Apple Home. Apple’s pitch is that you never need a second app.
Schneider Home Smart Thermostat arrives in early 2027, says Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric says its $199.95 Smart Thermostat and Room Sensors reach the Apple Store early next year, after Apple’s December start.
iOS 27.2 Beta 4 Is Now Available to Public Beta Testers
Apple releases iOS 27.2 beta 4 for public testers with new features, bug fixes, performance improvements, and updated installation instructions.
Apple TV 4K adds AV1 and Dolby Vision Profile 8.1: what it means for streaming
The $299 Apple TV 4K gets a dedicated AV1 decoder and Dolby Vision Profile 8.1, two formats missing from the previous model’s spec sheet.
Apple Releases iOS 27.1 Update for iPhone Duo Ahead of Launch
Apple releases iOS 27.1 for iPhone Duo with a new build ahead of launch, bringing software improvements and foldable-specific features.
iOS 27.2 Beta 4 Adds a New HomePod Lock Controls Setting
iOS 27.2 beta 4 adds HomePod Lock Controls to disable touch gestures, preventing accidental music playback interruptions and unwanted volume changes.
Apple Music Gets a New App Icon in iOS 27.2 Beta 4
Apple Music gets a new black-and-white app icon in iOS 27.2 beta 4, alongside refreshed navigation colors, widgets, and interface elements.
LG Smart Deadbolt Lock fits 40-51 mm doors and runs on four AA batteries
Measure first. LG’s lock fits single-cylinder deadbolt doors 40 to 51 mm thick with a 54 mm hole, and Apple rates its four AA batteries at 6 months.
iOS 27.2 Beta 4 Gives Apple Music a New Black-and-White App Icon
iOS 27.2 beta 4 introduces a black-and-white Apple Music icon, blue navigation highlights, and redesigned widgets ahead of the public release.
iOS 27.2 Beta 4 Removes Apple’s Redesigned Health App Before Public Release
iOS 27.2 beta 4 removes Apple’s redesigned Health app, restoring the previous interface ahead of its expected public release later this month.
HomeView has a temperature and humidity sensor: Apple's accuracy fine print
HomeView’s built-in climate sensor is tuned for 15º C to 30º C and 30% to 70% humidity, and Apple says long, loud playback can make it less accurate.
LG Indoor Cam Plug-In has a 160-degree view and detects people and pets
LG’s Indoor Cam sees 160 degrees of a room, spots people and pets with a home hub, and runs on USB-C. A button on top tilts it away.
Hands-free Siri on the new Apple TV 4K works in only nine languages
Talking to the new Apple TV 4K without the remote depends on your tvOS language. Apple lists nine, and Spanish and Japanese are not among them.
LG Smart Deadbolt Lock needs a Thread home hub: which Apple devices qualify
LG’s lock and Temperature Sensor need a Thread home hub. HomePod mini and HomeView qualify, but the old 64GB Wi-Fi Apple TV 4K has no Thread.
HomePod (2nd generation) owners get Sound Glow and Mac speaker support
The $349 HomePod (2nd generation) gets Sound Glow lighting and works as a speaker for Macs with Wi-Fi 6E or later, Apple’s pages say.
LG's Home Collection cameras: the wiring each one needs before you buy
The Floodlight Cam needs high-voltage household wiring and ideally an electrician, while the Indoor Cam runs on USB-C. Check your walls first.
Apple TV 4K mics run in Secure Exclaves: how Apple isolates your voice data
The new Apple TV 4K has three far-field mics for hands-free Siri. Apple says their data stays in Secure Exclaves that tvOS and apps cannot reach.