Overview
- Apple seeded iOS 26.2 RC2 (build 23C54) to developers and public beta testers, replacing last week’s RC 23C52.
- Outlets report the revised RC was issued to address a last-minute issue, making a same-day public launch unlikely but keeping a release later this week on track.
- The update adds a Lock Screen Liquid Glass slider, AirPods Live Translation for the EU, Reminders alarms, refreshed Podcasts and Apple News apps, and an option to disable pinned Messages in CarPlay.
- iPadOS 26.2 remains on RC build 23C52, underscoring separate build tracking for iPhone and iPad.
- A leaker had flagged 23C52 and 23C54 as launch builds, and testers can install the near-final software via Settings > General > Software Update.