Apple Releases All New Betas: iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS 26.2 Now Available!

Apple has recently disabled the installation of the iOS 26.2 developer beta 1 for devices equipped with C1 and C1X chips (including iPhone 16, iPhone Air, and the iPad Pro M5 Cellular). However, these pre-release versions are now available to the general public.

To recall, while iOS 26.1 did not introduce many significant changes apart from a method to mitigate the effects of Liquid Glass, iOS 26.2 is expected to bring several appealing new features:

• Enhanced customization options for the lock screen with Liquid Glass effects

• Options to manage websites where passwords should not be saved

• Introduction of Freeform boards on iPhone

• Improved sleep tracking scores

• Ability to create reminders with alarms

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• Automatic chapters, links to other podcasts, and links mentioned in the current episode on the Podcasts app

• Updates to AirDrop functionality

• Relative time markers in the Weather app

• Screen flash for alerts

• Enhanced security alerts

• Translation features in AirPods coming to the European Union

As usual, the beta versions are released simultaneously across all compatible devices. Therefore, you can now access the first public beta for iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, macOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and watchOS 26.2.