Apple has finally released the iOS 26.2 to the public after several beta and release candidate builds. This is the second big update in the iOS 26 lineup, introducing various new features and changes to iPhone devices.
The iOS 26.2 update might also be the last big update of 2025. Apple could release the first beta of iOS 26.3 before taking a break for the next few weeks.
Today, Apple released several other updates, including iOS 18.7.3, iPadOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, macOS Tahoe 26.2, macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, and visionOS 26.2.
The latest iOS 26.2 update comes with build number 23C55, which is different than the latest release candidate build.
iOS 26.2 Update Changelog
Talking about new features and changes, the update introduces the ability to set liquid glass opacity on the lock screen clock, liquid glass for Label, offline lyrics, and more. You can check the official changelog below.
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
This update also includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:
- 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
- Fixes an issue where pre-release albums in the Apple Music library were not immediately playable at their release time
- Fixes an issue where a Privacy and Security setting may incorrectly be marked as managed by an enterprise organization
Related: iOS 26.2 Features: The biggest changes coming to your iPhone
If you own an iPhone that is eligible for iOS 26, you can install iOS 26.2 on it. To check for the update, go to Settings > General > Software Update. The latest update will appear, which you can download and install.
If you’re on a beta or release candidate version, you can disable the beta option in the Software Update settings and then check for an update. Since the build number is different from the last RC build, you can update to this build.
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