The newest software update is rolling out, bringing some notable upgrades for people who just picked up the first foldable smartphone from Apple. With the public launch of the new operating system, the company is adding two highly anticipated features specifically designed for the iPhone Duo. Owners can now take advantage of stylus compatibility for taking notes and a unique lighting tool that improves how you look on video calls.
Users can now use a USB-C pencil on both screens
People expected a much longer wait, but the device now officially supports pen input just days after getting into the hands of buyers. You will need the USB-C version of the stylus since it is the only model that works with the new folding phone.
You can use the accessory on both the outer and inner displays. This makes it easy to annotate PDFs, edit images, sketch drawings, and save handwritten notes directly on the screens. Anyone looking for the full list of changes can read about everything new for your iPhone to see what else arrived in iOS 27.2.
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The edge light feature brightens your face on video calls
The folding phone is already great for video chats because you can prop it up in a seated laptop mode for hands-free conversations. Now, the broader iOS 27 update cycle brings a popular macOS feature over to the mobile side.
The new lighting tool adds a bright ring around the border of the display. This helps illuminate your face in dark rooms while you talk. The feature works perfectly with FaceTime and other popular third-party video calling apps like Zoom.
Getting these two additions so quickly shows a strong commitment to the new hardware. The folding device is clearly getting special attention to make the most out of its dual screens and flexible form factor right from the start.
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