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iOS 26.2 Drops: Lock Screen Upgrades & AirDrop Secrets Revealed
13 Dec
Summary
- New iOS 26.2 offers advanced Lock Screen customization and a new AirDrop sharing method.
- Reminders app introduces 'urgent' alerts, while Apple Music gains offline lyrics support.
- visionOS and iPadOS also receive significant updates, enhancing user experience.
Apple has officially released iOS 26.2 for iPhone 11 and newer models, introducing a suite of new features designed to enhance user interaction and convenience. Users can now enjoy more granular control over their Lock Screen's appearance with adjustable opacity levels. A notable addition is the ability to share content via AirDrop with individuals not in your contacts by generating a temporary, one-time code, streamlining cross-device sharing.
The Reminders app now features an 'urgent' option that triggers an alarm for time-sensitive tasks, ensuring important deadlines are met. Apple Music users will appreciate the new support for offline lyrics alongside downloaded songs, and a dedicated 'Favorite Songs' playlist. Furthermore, live translation on AirPods is now available to EU users, and the US benefits from Enhanced Safety Alerts for imminent threats and emergencies.
Beyond iOS, Apple's other operating systems are also receiving updates. visionOS 26.2 enhances the Vision Pro experience with improved Travel Mode and support for tables in Freeform. iPadOS 26.2 restores the intuitive drag-and-drop multitasking feature, and watchOS 26.2 brings enhanced safety alerts to Apple Watch users, alongside refinements to Sleep Score classification.
