Overview
- Apple released developer beta 3 for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS, followed by new public betas including macOS Tahoe 26.2 public beta 3 and public beta 2 for other platforms.
- A new one‑time AirDrop code feature surfaces in Settings to allow file sharing with non‑contacts and keep devices mutually visible for 30 days, with management controls for known AirDrop contacts.
- iOS/iPadOS add urgent alarms in Reminders that can break through Focus, on‑device AI chapters and links in Apple Podcasts, a Lock Screen Liquid Glass slider for clock translucency, and retuned Sleep Score categories.
- macOS Tahoe continues Edge Light for video calls as a virtual ring light, iPadOS restores drag‑and‑drop into Split View or Slide Over, CarPlay gains an option to hide pinned Messages threads, and the Games app gets sorting, controller navigation and real‑time score updates.
- Regional and developer notes include AirPods Live Translation expanding to EU in December, a new API for third‑party apps to read Hypertension Notifications, and code indications that Japan may get a choice of default side‑button voice assistant.