Apple is set to release iOS 26.2, its second major update for the iPhone. The update includes fifteen major changes and improvements that will improve the user experience.
- Better management of safety and emergency alerts
A new section has been added to Settings, making earthquake and hazard alerts more organized and effective.
- Monitoring unsaved passwords
A new list has been added to the Passwords app, allowing the user to keep track of websites where passwords have not been saved.
- Setting a glass clock on the lock screen
A new slider has been added to display the time on the lock screen, allowing you to adjust the transparency and opacity as needed.
- Sending files to non-contacts
With iOS 26.2, files can now be sent to people who aren’t in your contacts, and the code will be valid for 30 days.
- View lyrics of songs offline
Now you can view song lyrics in the music app even without an internet connection.
- Better sleep assessment
Sleep classification can be assessed more accurately under the new scale, to better describe sleep quality.
- Automatic chapters in podcast apps
The Podcasts app will now automatically generate episode chapters, and links to other podcasts will also be usable in the transcript.
- Alarm for reminder
The reminder app has now added an emergency alarm. You will not only get a notification at the specified time, but also a sound alert.
- Light on alerts
Now the screen will also light up when a notification is received, making the information immediate and clear.
- Fast access to news
Categories in the news app will be displayed in the form of buttons so that the user can easily access different topics.
- Order of games
Games can now also be sorted by file size, which is helpful in freeing up space.
- Messages in CarPlay
The new Messages view on CarPlay is configurable to provide a simpler interface while driving.
- Multitasking on the iPad
Apps can now be dragged and opened in split view or slide over, making multitasking easier.
- Useful changes to the user interface
Several small user interface and animation improvements have been added that improve the overall experience.
