Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Apple Releases iOS 26.2 Beta with Enhanced Features
Apple has released a test version of its new iPhone software, called iOS 26.2.
This update makes changes to the 'Liquid Glass' look on your screen, letting you adjust how transparent it is.
The Apple News app now has quick buttons for sports, food, puzzles, and politics, plus a new tab for your favorite stories.
Apple has also adjusted how it scores sleep, making the ratings more accurate.
You can now see song lyrics in Apple Music even without internet.
A big new feature is that you can set alarms for important reminders, so you won't forget urgent tasks.
Apple has launched the first public beta of iOS 26.2.
The update includes more customization options for the 'Liquid Glass' lock screen transparency.
Apple News app gets a redesign with quick access buttons and a new following tab.
Sleep scoring has been adjusted for potentially more accurate ratings.
iOS 26.2 beta allows for urgent reminder alerts with alarms and brings offline lyrics to Apple Music.
- Who
- Apple
- What
- Released the first public beta of iOS 26.2, introducing refinements to Liquid Glass, updated sleep score metrics, offline lyrics in Apple Music, enhanced reminder alerts, and new features for the Apple News app.
- When
- November 10, 2025
- Where
- Available for iPhones
- Why
- To introduce new features, enhance existing ones, and gather user feedback before the official release.
- Operating System Version
- iOS 26.2 Public Beta 1
- Release Date
- November 10, 2025
- Previous Version Mentioned
- iOS 26.1
