Apple Releases iOS 26.2 With Alarms for Reminders, Lock Screen Changes, Enhanced Safety Alerts and More

Apple Releases iOS 26.2 With Alarms for Reminders, Lock Screen Changes, Enhanced Safety Alerts and More

Apple today released iOS 26.2, the second major update to the iOS 26 operating system that came out in September, iOS 26.2 comes a little over a month after iOS 26.1 launched. ‌ iOS 26 ‌.2 is compatible with the ‌ iPhone ‌ 11 series and later, as well as the second-generation ‌‌iPhone‌‌ SE. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. iOS 26.2 adds an option to activate an alarm when a reminder is due, an option to change the opacity of the time on the Lock Screen, updated AirDrop functionality, and new features for the Podcasts app. It also brings Live Translation for the AirPods to the EU, and adds support for alternative app stores and other voice assistants in Japan. Apple's release notes for the update are below. For more on the new features in ‌iOS 26‌, we have a dedicated roundup . Related Roundups: iOS 26 , iPadOS 26 , macOS Tahoe 26 Related Forums: iOS 26 , macOS Tahoe This article, " Apple Releases iOS 26.2 With Alarms for Reminders, Lock Screen Changes, Enhanced Safety Alerts and More " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Apple Releases iOS 26.2 With Alarms for Reminders, Lock Screen Changes, Enhanced Safety Alerts and More

Apple Releases iOS 26.2 With Alarms for Reminders, Lock Screen Changes, Enhanced Safety Alerts and More

Apple today released iOS 26.2, the second major update to the iOS 26 operating system that came out in September, iOS 26.2 comes a little over a month after iOS 26.1 launched. ‌ iOS 26 ‌.2 is compatible with the ‌ iPhone ‌ 11 series and later, as well as the second-generation ‌‌iPhone‌‌ SE. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. iOS 26.2 adds an option to activate an alarm when a reminder is due, an option to change the opacity of the time on the Lock Screen, updated AirDrop functionality, and new features for the Podcasts app. It also brings Live Translation for the AirPods to the EU, and adds support for alternative app stores and other voice assistants in Japan. Apple's release notes for the update are below. For more on the new features in ‌iOS 26‌, we have a dedicated roundup . Related Roundups: iOS 26 , iPadOS 26 , macOS Tahoe 26 Related Forums: iOS 26 , macOS Tahoe This article, " Apple Releases iOS 26.2 With Alarms for Reminders, Lock Screen Changes, Enhanced Safety Alerts and More " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Apple Releases iPadOS 26.2 With Multitasking Improvements

Apple Releases iPadOS 26.2 With Multitasking Improvements

Apple today released iPadOS 26.2, the second major update to the iPadOS 26 operating system released in September. iPadOS 26.2 comes a month after iPadOS 26.1. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. iPadOS 26.2 continues with the multitasking improvements that were added with iPadOS 26.1. You can now drag and drop apps from the Dock, Spotlight Search, or the App Library to different multitasking views, including Slide Over. Apps can be dragged to the far left or far right to enter Slide Over mode, or to the left or right to enter a tiled view. There's also an option to drag an app to the middle to open up a larger or smaller window, with visual indicators to make it simple. It's an easier way to manipulate apps than the prior controls accessible through the window buttons. More info on ‌iPadOS 26‌ is available in our roundup . Related Roundups: iOS 26 , iPadOS 26 Related Forum: iOS 26 This article, " Apple Releases iPadOS 26.2 With Multitasking Improvements " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Apple Releases iPadOS 26.2 With Multitasking Improvements

Apple Releases iPadOS 26.2 With Multitasking Improvements

Apple today released iPadOS 26.2, the second major update to the iPadOS 26 operating system released in September. iPadOS 26.2 comes a month after iPadOS 26.1. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. iPadOS 26.2 continues with the multitasking improvements that were added with iPadOS 26.1. You can now drag and drop apps from the Dock, Spotlight Search, or the App Library to different multitasking views, including Slide Over. Apps can be dragged to the far left or far right to enter Slide Over mode, or to the left or right to enter a tiled view. There's also an option to drag an app to the middle to open up a larger or smaller window, with visual indicators to make it simple. It's an easier way to manipulate apps than the prior controls accessible through the window buttons. More info on ‌iPadOS 26‌ is available in our roundup . Related Roundups: iOS 26 , iPadOS 26 Related Forum: iOS 26 This article, " Apple Releases iPadOS 26.2 With Multitasking Improvements " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.2 With Edge Light

Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.2 With Edge Light

Apple today released macOS Tahoe 26.2, the second major update to the macOS Tahoe operating system that came out in September. macOS Tahoe 26.2 comes five weeks after Apple released macOS Tahoe 26.1. Mac users can download the macOS Tahoe update by using the Software Update section of System Settings. macOS Tahoe 26.2 includes Edge Light, a feature that illuminates your face with soft light when you're on a video call in a room with poor lighting. The update also adds alarms for the Reminders app, new podcast features, updated AirDrop settings, and more. Apple's release notes are below. This update introduces Edge Light to illuminate your face during low-light video calls, and includes other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your Mac. More information on the features in macOS Tahoe can be found in our macOS Tahoe roundup . Related Roundup: macOS Tahoe 26 Related Forum: macOS Tahoe This article, " Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.2 With Edge Light " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.2 With Edge Light

Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.2 With Edge Light

Apple today released macOS Tahoe 26.2, the second major update to the macOS Tahoe operating system that came out in September. macOS Tahoe 26.2 comes five weeks after Apple released macOS Tahoe 26.1. Mac users can download the macOS Tahoe update by using the Software Update section of System Settings. macOS Tahoe 26.2 includes Edge Light, a feature that illuminates your face with soft light when you're on a video call in a room with poor lighting. The update also adds alarms for the Reminders app, new podcast features, updated AirDrop settings, and more. Apple's release notes are below. This update introduces Edge Light to illuminate your face during low-light video calls, and includes other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your Mac. More information on the features in macOS Tahoe can be found in our macOS Tahoe roundup . Related Roundup: macOS Tahoe 26 Related Forum: macOS Tahoe This article, " Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.2 With Edge Light " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Apple Releases tvOS 26.2 With New TV Profiles, Dedicated Kids Mode

Apple Releases tvOS 26.2 With New TV Profiles, Dedicated Kids Mode

Apple today released tvOS 26.2, an update to the tvOS 26 operating system that came out in September. tvOS 26.2 is available on the Apple TV 4K and the ‌Apple TV‌ HD models, and it comes a month after Apple released tvOS 26.1. tvOS 26.2 can be downloaded using the Settings app on the ‌‌‌Apple TV‌‌‌. Open up Settings and go to System > Software Update to get the new software. ‌‌‌Apple TV‌‌‌ owners who have automatic software updates activated will be upgraded to tvOS 26.2 automatically. The tvOS 26.2 update changes the way that profiles work on the ‌Apple TV‌, adding an option to create a profile without an Apple Account. With no need for an Apple Account, profiles can be created for guests and children. For profiles made for children, there is an age-restricted mode that limits the content that kids can access in the ‌Apple TV‌ app. The ‌‌Apple TV‌‌ app will only show content that is appropriate for the limits that have been established for the account, and rating options include TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14, and more. Apple shares full release notes for tvOS in its tvOS support document when new versions are released, so check that out for additional details. Related Roundup: Apple TV Buyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy) Related Forum: Apple TV and Home Theater This article, " Apple Releases tvOS 26.2 With New TV Profiles, Dedicated Kids Mode " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Apple Releases tvOS 26.2 With New TV Profiles, Dedicated Kids Mode

Apple Releases tvOS 26.2 With New TV Profiles, Dedicated Kids Mode

Apple today released tvOS 26.2, an update to the tvOS 26 operating system that came out in September. tvOS 26.2 is available on the Apple TV 4K and the ‌Apple TV‌ HD models, and it comes a month after Apple released tvOS 26.1. tvOS 26.2 can be downloaded using the Settings app on the ‌‌‌Apple TV‌‌‌. Open up Settings and go to System > Software Update to get the new software. ‌‌‌Apple TV‌‌‌ owners who have automatic software updates activated will be upgraded to tvOS 26.2 automatically. The tvOS 26.2 update changes the way that profiles work on the ‌Apple TV‌, adding an option to create a profile without an Apple Account. With no need for an Apple Account, profiles can be created for guests and children. For profiles made for children, there is an age-restricted mode that limits the content that kids can access in the ‌Apple TV‌ app. The ‌‌Apple TV‌‌ app will only show content that is appropriate for the limits that have been established for the account, and rating options include TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14, and more. Apple shares full release notes for tvOS in its tvOS support document when new versions are released, so check that out for additional details. Related Roundup: Apple TV Buyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy) Related Forum: Apple TV and Home Theater This article, " Apple Releases tvOS 26.2 With New TV Profiles, Dedicated Kids Mode " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Apple Releases watchOS 26.2 With Sleep Score Updates

Apple Releases watchOS 26.2 With Sleep Score Updates

Apple today released watchOS 26.2, an update to the watchOS 26 operating system that came out in September. watchOS 26.1 comes a month after Apple released watchOS 26.1. watchOS 26.2 can be downloaded for free on an iPhone running iOS 26.2 by opening up the Apple Watch app and going to General > Software Update, or initiating an update in the Settings app on the watch. To install the new software, the Apple Watch needs to have at least 50 percent battery and it needs to be placed on a charger. watchOS 26.2 changes the labeling for Sleep Score point ranges to better match how people might be feeling after a night of rest. The update adjusts the ranges for Very Low, Low, OK, High, and Very High sleep score results. Very High is also a new classification that replaces Excellent. Apple's full release notes for watchOS 26.2 are below. This update includes improvements and bug fixes, including: - Refinements to sleep score classifications and notification controls - An issue where the Music app fails to advance to the next song - Enhanced Safety Alerts can inform you about imminent threats such as floods, natural disasters, and other emergencies, with rich information like a map of affected areas and links to additional safety guidance (available in the US) For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/100100 Related Roundup: watchOS 26 Related Forum: Apple Watch This article, " Apple Releases watchOS 26.2 With Sleep Score Updates " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Apple Releases watchOS 26.2 With Sleep Score Updates

Apple Releases watchOS 26.2 With Sleep Score Updates

Apple today released watchOS 26.2, an update to the watchOS 26 operating system that came out in September. watchOS 26.1 comes a month after Apple released watchOS 26.1. watchOS 26.2 can be downloaded for free on an iPhone running iOS 26.2 by opening up the Apple Watch app and going to General > Software Update, or initiating an update in the Settings app on the watch. To install the new software, the Apple Watch needs to have at least 50 percent battery and it needs to be placed on a charger. watchOS 26.2 changes the labeling for Sleep Score point ranges to better match how people might be feeling after a night of rest. The update adjusts the ranges for Very Low, Low, OK, High, and Very High sleep score results. Very High is also a new classification that replaces Excellent. Apple's full release notes for watchOS 26.2 are below. This update includes improvements and bug fixes, including: - Refinements to sleep score classifications and notification controls - An issue where the Music app fails to advance to the next song - Enhanced Safety Alerts can inform you about imminent threats such as floods, natural disasters, and other emergencies, with rich information like a map of affected areas and links to additional safety guidance (available in the US) For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/100100 Related Roundup: watchOS 26 Related Forum: Apple Watch This article, " Apple Releases watchOS 26.2 With Sleep Score Updates " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Apple Releases visionOS 26.2

Apple Releases visionOS 26.2

Apple today released visionOS 26.2, the second update to the visionOS 26 operating system that came out in September. visionOS 26.2 comes a month after the release of visionOS 26.1. ‌visionOS 26‌.2 can be downloaded on all Vision Pro headsets by navigating to the Settings app, selecting the General section, and choosing the Software Update option. To install an update, the Vision Pro headset needs to be removed, and there is a software progress bar available on the front EyeSight display. During the beta testing process, no new features were found in visionOS 26.2. Additional information on the new M5 Apple Vision Pro and visionOS 26 can be found in our roundup . Related Roundup: Apple Vision Pro Buyer's Guide: Vision Pro (Buy Now) Related Forum: Apple Vision Pro This article, " Apple Releases visionOS 26.2 " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Apple Releases visionOS 26.2

Apple Releases visionOS 26.2

Apple today released visionOS 26.2, the second update to the visionOS 26 operating system that came out in September. visionOS 26.2 comes a month after the release of visionOS 26.1. ‌visionOS 26‌.2 can be downloaded on all Vision Pro headsets by navigating to the Settings app, selecting the General section, and choosing the Software Update option. To install an update, the Vision Pro headset needs to be removed, and there is a software progress bar available on the front EyeSight display. During the beta testing process, no new features were found in visionOS 26.2. Additional information on the new M5 Apple Vision Pro and visionOS 26 can be found in our roundup . Related Roundup: Apple Vision Pro Buyer's Guide: Vision Pro (Buy Now) Related Forum: Apple Vision Pro This article, " Apple Releases visionOS 26.2 " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums