Apple rolled out new iOS 26.2 for iPhone 17 and other iPhone users. This 26.2 update includes enhancements to Liquid Glass, Apple Music, Podcasts, AirDrop, and Games, as well as some other important features, specs, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPhone.
What brings the new iPhone iOS 26.2 update?
You may think this iOS 26.2 update brings new things, but in reality, there are some minor changes in the existing features. However, iOS 26.1 brings some useful features. Let’s find out what is new in the iOS 26.2 update.
Liquid Glass Customisation:
The new Liquid Glass customisation option allows you to further adjust its appearance by changing its opacity.
Alarms for Reminders:
Alarms for Reminders assist you in staying on top of urgent tasks. They also support snooze and Live Activity features, so you can skip reminders if you’re not ready to complete them.
AirDrop:
AirDrop codes provide an extra layer of verification when using AirDrop with unknown contacts. The receiver’s device will display a code that the sender must enter to complete the transfer.
Home App:
The Home app now supports Multipack accessory pairing, allowing you to use the same setup code to easily enrol multiple accessories when purchased together.
Flash for Alerts:
In Accessibility settings, Flash for Alerts offers the option to have the device screen flash when you receive a notification.
Tables in Freeform:
Tables in Freeform now support the ability to create and edit tables.
Freeform tables can hold text, images, documents, and drawings, with intelligently resizing cells that bring structure to the infinite canvas.
Apple Music
This update resolves an issue where pre-release albums in the Apple Music library weren’t immediately playable at their release time.
Privacy and Security
It fixes an issue where a Privacy and Security setting might be incorrectly marked as managed by an enterprise organisation.
Apple Music
– The Favourite Songs playlist now appears in Top Picks on the Home tab.
– Offline lyrics for downloaded songs allow you to view them without an internet connection.
Podcasts
– Automatically generated chapters make it easier to navigate episodes.
– Links to mentioned podcasts enable you to see and follow other podcasts mentioned in the episode you’re listening to directly from the player and transcript.
Games
- Filters in the Games library allow you to find games by category, size, and more.
- In-game challenge score banners provide real-time updates when someone new takes the lead.
- Improved support for connected controllers like Backbone and Razer.
The iOS 26.2 update also has the following upgrades and bug fixes:
- An additional Lock Screen time customisation option lets you further adjust its appearance, giving the Liquid Glass material more or less opacity.
- Alarms for Reminders help you stay on top of urgent tasks and provide snooze and Live Activity support if you’re not ready to tick the reminder off.
You can download and install this software update from the iPhone settings in the General section.
