Overview
- Apple released iOS 26.2 RC2 to developers and public beta testers with build 23C54, replacing last week’s 23C52.
- Reporters say the new RC makes a same‑day public launch unlikely, with the update now expected later this week if no new issues appear.
- iPadOS 26.2 remains on Release Candidate build 23C52 for beta users as Apple finalizes testing.
- Notable changes include a Lock Screen Liquid Glass slider, AirPods Live Translation expansion in the EU, Reminders due‑date alarms, refreshed Podcasts and Apple News, and CarPlay control to disable pinned Messages threads.
- Regional and platform tweaks cited in coverage include AirDrop one‑time codes, an option in Japan to assign alternative voice assistants to the Side Button, and developer APIs tied to Texas age‑verification requirements.