iOS 27.2 makes FaceTime’s best new feature even better

Ryan Christoffel· Sep 23, 2026 · 2:45 PM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 0 views

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Apple has expanded the Dual Capture feature in FaceTime to support group calls with the iOS 27.2 update. This capability, which allows users to display both front and rear camera views simultaneously, was previously limited to one-on-one conversations in iOS 27. The new functionality is currently available in the beta version and requires an iPhone 17 or later for full compatibility.

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▪iOS 27.2 enables Dual Capture for Group FaceTime calls, a feature that was restricted to individual calls in iOS 27.0.
▪The Dual Capture feature allows users to show their front and rear camera views at the same time during a video call.
▪Using Dual Capture requires an iPhone 17 or newer, and all participants must be running iOS 27, iPadOS 27, or macOS 27.
▪The iOS 27.2 update is currently in beta and is expected to launch publicly in a few weeks.

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