Overview
- Apple released developer beta 2 across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS, with iOS 26.2 on track for a public launch next month.
- iOS 26.2 continues Lock Screen Liquid Glass tuning via a new clock opacity slider that works across fonts for more precise control.
- Productivity and media updates include Reminders “Urgent” alarms that can bypass Focus, AI-generated podcast chapters with links to mentioned shows, and offline lyrics in Apple Music.
- Health and accessibility changes bring recalibrated Sleep Score ranges with a renamed top tier plus an optional screen flash for notifications.
- Regional and platform notes: AirPods Live Translation expands to EU users in the 26.2 window, macOS 26.2 beta 2 debuts an Edge Light effect for video calls, and the Apple Games app gains new filters, controller navigation, and real-time score updates.