The first iOS 26.2 beta was released in early November, followed by a second beta a few weeks later. The update has now advanced beyond the beta phase, with Apple rolling out the second release candidate for iOS 26.2. The initial release candidate was made available just one week ago.
This latest build is identified as 23C54. Notably, issues with AirDrop present in the second beta have been resolved in this release candidate. However, several known issues remain, so it is advisable to wait for the official iOS 26.2 release before updating.
A release candidate represents the final phase before software becomes broadly available to consumers. Given this stage, the stable iOS 26.2 update is expected to launch within the next few days.
Looking ahead, iOS 27 will emphasize performance enhancements and integration of artificial intelligence features.
