Apple Releases iOS 26.2 Beta with Enhanced Features Across Multiple Apps

Apple has released the iOS 26.2 beta, introducing a range of enhancements across various applications. In the Reminders app, users can now set alarms for urgent tasks, ensuring timely notifications. Apple Music has expanded its lyrics feature to support offline access, allowing users to view song lyrics without an internet connection. The Podcasts app has been updated to automatically generate chapters using artificial intelligence, facilitating easier navigation through episodes. Additionally, a new 'Podcast Mentions' feature enables listeners to see and follow referenced podcasts directly from the player and transcript. The Sleep Score feature has been refined, with adjusted criteria for classification levels to provide more accurate assessments. The Apple News app has undergone design changes, adding dedicated buttons for quick access to sections like Sports, Puzzles, Politics, and Food. A new 'Following' tab consolidates favorites, saved stories, and history. In the European Union, iOS 26.2 introduces Live Translation with AirPods, allowing real-time conversation translation. However, due to interoperability requirements under the Digital Markets Act, Wi-Fi network syncing between iPhone and Apple Watch has been removed in the EU. The update also includes a Liquid Glass slider for the Lock Screen, enabling users to adjust the transparency of the clock display. Other minor changes encompass an 'Enhanced Safety Alerts' menu in Settings, support for tables in Freeform, and a new 'Excluded Websites' menu in the Passwords app. iOS 26.2 is currently available for beta testing and is expected to be released to the public in mid-December.