Overview
- Apple says it addresses more than 20 vulnerabilities, including two actively exploited WebKit flaws that allowed malicious web content to execute code.
- Public build 23C54 is now available for iPhone 11 and newer, released alongside iPadOS 26.2, macOS Tahoe 26.2, watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, and HomePod 26.2.
- Lock Screen customization adds a Liquid Glass clock opacity slider, with additional polish across built‑in apps and Apple News shortcuts to popular sections.
- Reminders can trigger full‑screen alarms with snooze and Live Activity support, Apple Podcasts auto‑generates chapters and timed links, and Apple Music shows offline lyrics.
- Safer sharing arrives with temporary AirDrop verification codes, Freeform gains tables, the Games app adds filters and controller tweaks, Enhanced Safety Alerts roll out in the U.S., and AirPods Live Translation expands to EU users.