Overview
- Apple says iOS 26.2 will arrive in December for iPhone 11 through iPhone 17, with AirPods Live Translation expanding to the European Union in that release.
- Testing is underway now, though early reports note the developer beta cannot be installed on devices using the C1 or C1X modem such as iPhone 16e, iPhone Air and cellular iPad Pro M5.
- Apple Podcasts adds AI‑generated chapters with timestamps and a Podcast Mentions feature that links to shows referenced in an episode, with creator‑made chapters overriding AI output.
- Personalization and navigation get small lifts with a Liquid Glass slider to adjust the lock‑screen clock’s opacity and Apple News adding a Following tab plus quick‑access topic buttons.
- Health and media updates include tightened Apple Watch Sleep Score bands, Apple Music lyrics available for offline songs with full‑screen playlist art, and a new urgent option in Reminders that sets an alarm.