Apple has rolled out updates for its primary operating systems, with versions 26.2 of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS now accessible.
The iPhone update, iOS 26.2, is garnering the most attention. Per Apple’s official description, it incorporates “improvements to Apple Music, Podcasts, and Games, alongside additional features, bug fixes, and security enhancements for your iPhone.”
How to upgrade to iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, macOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, and visionOS 26.2
Apple streamlines this procedure; if automatic updates are enabled, your device may already be up to date.
To manually update, navigate to your device’s settings, select “General,” then “Software Update.” You can opt to update straight away or schedule it for later at night.
What’s new with iOS 26.2?
The beta version of this update has been available since November, so there might be few surprises if you’ve been tracking the latest beta improvements and bug fixes. For those who haven’t, here are the key updates:
Your “Favorite Songs” playlist will show up in “Top Picks” on the Apple Music home tab
Offline lyrics for songs downloaded in Apple Music
Automatically generated chapters for smoother navigation in Podcasts
New filters within the Games library
Enhanced support for third-party mobile controllers
New Lock Screen customization choices, including opacity adjustments for Liquid Glass
Improved safety alerts
AirDrop verification codes for unfamiliar contacts
Fresh navigation options in Apple News
A new accessibility setting that flashes the screen for alerts
What’s new with iPadOS 26.2?
The release notes for iPadOS 26.2 detail 17 alterations and bug fixes. The update “improves the newly introduced windowing system in iPadOS 26 with familiar drag and drop motions for tiling app windows and creating a Slide Over window,” along with enhancements to Apple Music, Podcasts, and Games, as well as vital security updates.
Most significant changes mirror those in iOS:
Multitasking gestures for quickly arranging windows or placing an app in Slide Over by dragging app icons from the Dock
New drag and drop motions for the iPad windowing system
Your “Favorite Songs” playlist will show up in “Top Picks” on the Apple Music home tab
Offline lyrics for songs downloaded in Apple Music
Automatically generated chapters for smoother navigation in Podcasts
New filters within the Games library
Enhanced support for third-party mobile controllers
New Lock Screen customization choices, including opacity adjustments for Liquid Glass
What’s new with macOS 26.2?
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