Overview
- Apple released iOS 26.2 developer beta 2 today as an over‑the‑air update, with public betas to follow.
- Lock Screen customization expands with a Liquid Glass slider that fine‑tunes clock opacity.
- Reminders adds an Urgent option that triggers due‑time alarms and timers for time‑sensitive tasks.
- Media apps get notable upgrades including AI‑generated chapters and Podcast Mentions in Apple Podcasts and offline lyrics in Apple Music.
- Regional and app updates include AirPods Live Translation expanding to the EU, an Apple News Following tab with quick topic buttons, recalibrated Sleep Score ranges, and an optional screen flash for notifications.