Apple adds Siri contextual popup and TV app profiles in iPadOS 27.2

Apple released iPadOS 27.2 this week, adding two notable features. The update brings a Siri contextual popup that appears when users select text with a trackpad or mouse. Hovering over the Siri icon expands a field where users can ask questions about the highlighted content, with quick-action suggestions such as “Proofread,” “Rewrite,” and “How does this sound?” Apple’s release notes say the upgraded Siri AI can recall past conversations and draw answers from photos in Messages, calendar attendees, voicemails, Safari history and Reading List.

The Apple TV app on iPad now supports user profiles, a feature previously available on tvOS. At startup, a profile selection screen lets each user see a personalized queue, playback history and recommendations. Profiles also respect content-restriction settings, so children see only age-appropriate titles. Users can disable the profile screen with a single tap.

These changes aim to improve multitasking and shared-device usage on iPad.