Overview
- Apple released iOS 26.2 developer beta 3 over the air alongside beta 3 builds of iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, tvOS, and visionOS.
- New public betas are now available and mirror the latest developer builds across most platforms.
- The betas reveal initial settings for a one‑time AirDrop code feature designed for temporary sharing with non‑contacts for up to 30 days, which remains in development.
- Updates include a Lock Screen Liquid Glass slider, “Urgent” Reminders that can trigger alarms that break through Focus modes, on‑device AI chapters and links in Podcasts, and recalibrated Sleep Score labels.
- iPadOS restores drag‑and‑drop to enter Split View and Slide Over, code references a Japan‑specific option to choose an alternative voice assistant, and Apple says AirPods Live Translation will reach EU countries in December.