Apple has released the second developer beta versions of its upcoming operating systems, including iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.2. These builds introduce several new functionalities. The Apple Games app now allows users to filter their library by titles their friends are playing and view challenge scores that update in real time. macOS Tahoe 26.2 gains an Edge Lighting feature designed to illuminate a user's face during video calls.
Updates to the Podcasts app include automatically generated episode chapters and a new feature for accessing links shared during an episode. The Apple News app is adding new sections for Sports, Puzzles, Politics, and Food. A new Liquid Glass slider on the lock screen enables customization of the clock's opacity. The Reminders app can now create alarms with snooze or completion options. Additional changes affect Sleep Score categories and bring Live Translation to AirPods in the EU. iPadOS also includes the ability to use tables in Freeform and view Apple Music lyrics offline.
Updates to the Podcasts app include automatically generated episode chapters and a new feature for accessing links shared during an episode. The Apple News app is adding new sections for Sports, Puzzles, Politics, and Food. A new Liquid Glass slider on the lock screen enables customization of the clock's opacity. The Reminders app can now create alarms with snooze or completion options. Additional changes affect Sleep Score categories and bring Live Translation to AirPods in the EU. iPadOS also includes the ability to use tables in Freeform and view Apple Music lyrics offline.
