iOS 26.2 will bring these new features to your iPhone
What's the story
Apple is gearing up to launch the latest version of its mobile operating system, iOS 26.2, around mid-December, according to MacRumors. The update promises a host of new features and enhancements for iPhone users across the globe. One of the most notable additions is an alarm function in the Reminders app, which can be activated by selecting the "Urgent" option while creating a reminder.
Feature enhancements
Lock screen customization and AirDrop updates
The update also brings a new Liquid Glass slider for the Lock Screen, allowing users to customize their clock's appearance. Apple has also improved AirDrop, letting two people share files temporarily without adding each other as contacts. iOS 26.2 introduces a feature to generate a one-time AirDrop code that can be shared with non-contacts for file exchanges over a period of 30 days.
App improvements
Apple Music and Sleep Score updates
The update also brings offline lyrics support for Apple Music, letting users view song lyrics even when they're not connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. The Sleep Score feature introduced earlier this year has also been tweaked with new ranges that better reflect how people feel after a night's sleep. These changes are part of Apple's continuous effort to enhance user experience on its devices.
App upgrades
Podcasts and Passwords app updates
The Podcasts app gets three new features in the update: automatically created chapters, mentions of other podcasts in transcripts and players, and links to mentioned content on episode pages. The Passwords app also gets an option to manage websites where passwords are not saved during sign-in. These updates highlight Apple's commitment to improving its apps with every iOS release.
User safety
Enhanced accessibility and safety features
The update also improves accessibility with the Flash for Alerts feature now allowing users to flash their screen instead of just the LED on the back of their iPhone. An Enhanced Safety Alerts section has been added in the Notifications settings, letting users manage earthquake alerts, imminent threat alerts, and enable improved alert delivery based on location. These enhancements are aimed at making iPhones more user-friendly and secure for everyone.