Apple Releases iOS 26.2 Beta 2 and iPadOS 26.2 Beta 2 [Download]

Apple has released iOS 26.2 beta 2 and iPadOS 26.2 beta 2 to developers for testing. The build number is 23C5033g.

This first beta of iOS 26.2 introduces a surprising number of new features and refinements. A slider on the Lock Screen lets users further adjust the transparency of the clock, offering more granular control over the 'Liquid Glass' design. The Reminders app gains a new "Urgent" toggle that can trigger a full-screen alarm, while the Podcasts app adds three new AI-powered features: automatically generated chapters, the ability to see and follow other podcasts mentioned in a show, and quick access to links shared during an episode.

Other changes spotted in the initial developer beta include a redesigned Apple News app, the expansion of AirPods Live Translation to users in the European Union, and new scoring ranges for the Sleep Score feature in the Health app. For a full breakdown of the changes, you can check out our look at what's new in iOS 26.2 beta 1. No major new features have been spotted yet in the watchOS or tvOS betas.


Developers can download the new beta from the Apple Developer Center. Alternatively, you can visit the Settings > General > Software Update page and choose the developer beta from the Beta Updates row.

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