iOS 26.2 is now available for download, and here is everything that is new and noteworthy in the first developer beta.

iOS 26.2 Includes a Bunch of Notable Changes – Here’s Everything New in One Place

iOS 26.1 is now a thing of the past as iOS 26.2 is the talk of the town today. With the first developer beta now available for download, you must be wondering what’s new in the update.

Turns out, it’s not just a bug fix update at all, and actually comes with some important changes for users with an iPhone.

Liquid Glass Opacity on Lock Screen

You can now choose the Liquid Glass opacity on the Lock Screen, ensuring that your notifications are readable all the time. You have the option to choose between Glass and Solid.

Alarms for Reminders

You can finally set alarms for ‘Urgent’ Reminders in iOS 26.2. It is quite amazing how this wasn’t a thing all these years. Now that it’s here, it’s best we celebrate it as much as possible.

Another important feature is how you can set timers for Reminders as well.

Live Translation Comes to EU

If you live in the EU and also own AirPods, then you should be pleased to learn that support for Live Translation is expanding to your region with iOS 26.2.

Apple News App Revamped

The official Apple News app is also getting a design upgrade, and it also includes new quick links in the Today view that includes: Sports, Puzzles, Politics, and Food.

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Last Update: November 4, 2025