Apple Releases iOS 26.2 Update with New Features and Improvements

After a slew of beta versions, Apple has rolled out the iOS 26.2 update for iPhone users who get a wide range of features and improvements to existing tools. The Liquid Glass design made its debut with the iOS 26 update and the version .2 looks to bring further tweaks to the interface for those who don’t like their iPhones being very glassy. In addition to this, Apple has added all the beta-centric features for everyone and the details are clear with the release notes for the iOS 26.2 update as Apple looks to offer a glitch-free experience. iOS 26.2 Update: How To Install And iPhones Supported iOS 26.2 update is available over-the-air which makes it easy to install if you have the eligible iPhone. iOS 26.2 update is available for iPhone 11 or later models, while the Apple AI features are limited to iPhone 15 Pro and higher models. iOS 26.2 Update: What Features You Get Apple’s new iOS 26.2 update comes around 470 MB if you have been on the public beta version over the last few years. Here are the full details from the iOS 26.2 release notes Apple Music Favorite Songs playlist appears in Top Picks on the home tab Offline lyrics for downloaded songs so you can view them without an internet connection Podcasts Automatically generated chapters make it easier to navigate episodes Links to mentioned podcasts let you see and follow other podcasts mentioned in the episode you’re listening to directly from the player and transcript Games Filters in the Games library let you find games by category, size, and more In-game challenge score banners provide real time updates when someone new has taken the lead Improved support for connected controllers such as Backbone and Razer In addition to these changes, you also the the following improvements: Additional Lock Screen time customization option lets you further adjust its appearance, giving the Liquid Glass material more or less opacity Enhanced Safety Alerts can inform you about imminent threats such as floods, natural disasters, and other emergencies, with rich information like a map of affected areas and links to additional safety guidance (available in the U.S.) Alarms for Reminders help you stay on top of urgent tasks, and provide snooze and Live Activity support if you’re not ready to check the reminder off AirDrop codes offer an additional layer of verification when using AirDrop with unknown contacts by providing a code on the receiver’s device that the sender must enter to complete the transfer Apple News Section links at the top of the Today feed offer easy navigation to popular topics like Sports, Politics, Business, and Food Multipack accessory pairing in the Home app lets you use the same setup code to easily enroll multiple accessories when sold together Flash for alerts in Accessibility Settings offers the additional option to have the device screen flash when you receive a notification Tables in Freeform can hold text, images, documents, and drawings, with cells that intelligently resize to fit, bringing structure to the infinite canvas Swipe Left For Next Video Fixes an issue where pre-release albums in the Apple Music library were not immediately playable at their release time