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Apple iOS 27.2 Beta 3 New Features: iPhone 18 Pro etc. Dynamic Island allows direct control of nearby smart home products
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According to sources, Apple has introduced new code in iOS 27.2 Beta 3 for HomeKit. Users of models such as iPhone 18 Pro can directly control nearby smart home devices on the Dynamic Island without having to open the "Home" app. Other reports suggest that the relevant interface for Apple TV may also add a feature to select different characters.
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News from the IT community on October 7th: A source from Aaron Perris tweeted on the X platform yesterday (October 6th), revealing that during the update to iOS 27.2 Beta, Apple introduced new code that allows users of models such as iPhone 18 Pro to directly control nearby smart home devices on the Dynamic Island.

The message states that the new HomeKit code includes a "proximity manager" ( proximity manager ). When users approach compatible smart home devices, the Dynamic Island will automatically display relevant control options. Users can quickly adjust home settings such as lighting and temperature within the Dynamic Island without having to open the "Home" App.

Tech analyst Aaron (@aaronp613) shared a simulated rendering of this feature on the X platform (AI), demonstrating how the dynamic island presents the smart home control interface.

Message source @itspdfu also shared relevant information about Apple TV, stating that in addition to emojis, users may also choose characters from Apple TV episodes and movies. The relevant characters include Ted Lasso from Ted Lasso, as well as Mark S from Severance. IT has attached the relevant screenshots below:

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