Apple releases iOS 27.2 with selfie age checks and bug fixes

First reported by 9to5Mac at · Updated · 2 sources

The update lets adults in supported regions confirm their age using a selfie. MacRumors reports that facial analysis estimates adulthood without requiring a credit card or government ID. According to CNET, the release also addresses bugs that could disable iPhones or expose sensitive data, while MobileSyrup reports two Siri AI updates.

  • According to 9to5Mac, the public release followed six weeks of beta testing.
  • The selfie age-check option is also available in iPadOS 27.2.

Covered by 2 publishers within 32 hours of the first report.

Reporting2

9to5Mac iOS 27.2 just upgraded Apple Photos in two ways, here’s what’s new · Ryan Christoffel
Forbes Apple iOS 27.2 iPhone Software: Should You Upgrade? · David Phelan, Senior Contributor

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Topics Apple