The first release candidates for iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, and macOS 27.2 have arrived for testing.
iOS 27 on an iPhone
The first release candidates for iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS 27.2 Golden Gate, watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, and HomePod Software 27.2 have surfaced, following four developer beta cycles, three for tvOS 27.2 and HomePod Software 27.2.
While a release candidate or RC version means the update is practically at the state it will be distributed to the general public, there’s no guarantee it will be the only one. A second RC is always a possibility.