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Apple Releases iOS 26.2 Beta 2 With CarPlay Messages Toggle, Liquid Glass Updates, and EU Live Translation

The update sharpens the iOS 26 redesign to improve everyday usability ahead of December’s public rollout.

The update is currently being tested as part of Apple’s developer beta program, available as an over-the-air update for those enrolled.
iOS 26.2 beta 2 packs a surprising number of changes.
iOS 26.2 logo with blue and green gradient background.
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Overview

  • Apple pushed iOS 26.2 beta 2 to developers, delivering visual refinements and usability tweaks, with the final release confirmed for December 2025.
  • A new CarPlay setting lets drivers turn off pinned conversations in Messages directly from CarPlay Settings for a simpler in‑car thread list.
  • Liquid Glass treatments expand with faster menu animations, updated notification controls, a redesigned Measure/Level interface, and a Lock Screen slider to adjust the clock’s look.
  • The Games app adds library sorting and filtering, including the ability to sort by file size, alongside navigation and live challenge score improvements.
  • Apple clarifies Enhanced Safety Alerts, which are enabled by default in supported regions, and extends AirPods Live Translation availability to users in the European Union.