iOS 26.2 Is Out Now: Liquid Glass Improvements, Verification Codes For AirDrop, And Other New Features
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Apple has released the second major update to iOS 26, the operating system it introduced in September. iOS 26.2 is now available for download on compatible iPhones, starting with the iPhone 11 series and the second-generation iPhone SE. The update not only fixes known bugs but also adds new features and improves emergency notifications.
The iOS 26.2 update brings changes to the Apple Music, Podcasts, and Games apps. Apple Music now offers the ability to download lyrics for offline listening. Favorite playlists have been moved to the “Featured” section on the homepage. Podcasts now features auto-generated chapters, making it easier to navigate episodes.
New filters have been introduced in the Games section, and support for third-party mobile controllers has been improved. The lock screen now features the ability to fine-tune the opacity of the Liquid Glass effect.
Security updates include the introduction of a one-time passcode when sharing files via AirDrop with users not in your contacts. Expanded alert options for potential threats have also been added.
Apple News has been updated with additional navigation controls. A visual notification option has been added to the Accessibility settings: when a notification is received, the screen briefly flashes.
The new OS can be downloaded on eligible iPhone models by going to Settings – General – Software Update.
