Apple has released the latest iOS 26.2 developer beta, bringing significant tweaks to various features. This update builds upon the changes introduced in iOS 26 and 26.1, focusing on enhancing Liquid Glass customization, improving the Health app, refining Apple News navigation, and adding new features to Apple Podcasts.
Lock Screen Slider for Liquid Glass
iOS 26.2 introduces a new toggle and slider for customizing the Liquid Glass material specifically on the Lock Screen. This allows users to adjust the opacity of the clock on the Lock Screen, providing a more personalized experience.
Additional Buttons for Apple News
Apple News receives UI enhancements in iOS 26.2, making navigation within the app more intuitive. New buttons for topics like Food, Politics, Puzzles, and Sports have been added to improve content discovery.
Changes to Apple Podcasts
Developers testing iOS 26.2 will notice updates to Apple Podcasts, including automatically generated chapters for easier episode navigation and quick access to shared links within episodes. The app also features a new Splash Screen to explain these new features.
Reminders Get Alarms Integration
Building on iOS 18's integration of Reminders and Alarms, iOS 26.2 enhances the Calendar and Clock apps to offer a more seamless user experience.
Sleep Score Changes
iOS 26.2 developer beta introduces adjustments to the Sleep Score feature, enhancing the accuracy and relevance of sleep tracking data.
