Apple Releases iOS 26.2—Critical Update For 1 Billion iPhones
- Earlier this week, Apple rolled out iOS 26.2 to users after a second release candidate reached beta testers, addressing late fixes before the update launch.
- Apple issued iOS 26.2 to deliver new features plus bug fixes and security elements, including an AirDrop PIN and localized emergency alert feature.
- Podcasts feature AI-generated chapters in iOS 26.2, Sleep Score now requires 81-95 for High, and the 1.64GB update installs in under 20 minutes on iPhone 17 Pro Max.
- All iPhones from 2019 onward, including the iPhone 11 and iPhone SE , should update via Settings > General > Software Update as CISA may urge Apple users soon.
- Next year, the roadmap suggests larger features such as Siri's new AI and broader security checks, with Macworld reporting an all-new Health app, Health+ subscription, and credit-card autofill for third-party apps.
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