iOS 26.2 introduces a new Side Button feature in Japan, letting iPhone users set third-party voice assistants like Alexa or Gemini as the default instead of Siri.
Explore everything new in iOS 26.2 beta 3, including temporary AirDrop access, Liquid Glass Level refinements, iPad multitasking improvements, and potential third-party assistant support.
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iOS 26.2 beta 3 hints that iPhone users may soon replace Siri with a third-party assistant via the side button, offering more personalized AI control.
iOS 26.2 beta 3 introduces Temporary AirDrop Access with shareable codes, letting you securely share files with non-contacts for up to 30 days. Here is how the new feature works and how to manage access.
Apple rolls out iOS 26.2 beta 3 and iPadOS 26.2 beta 3 for developers, featuring Sleep Score recalibration, Liquid Glass Lock Screen slider, AirPods Live Translation in EU, and more.
Apple has released iOS 26.2 beta 2 and iPadOS 26.2 beta 2, bringing refinements to Liquid Glass, improved Sleep Score tracking, and bug fixes across core apps. Here’s what’s new and how to install the update.
Apple has released the first iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 public betas with new Lock Screen customization, improved Sleep Score tracking, and more.
Apple has released iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 beta 1 for developers, just a day after 26.1 went live. Here’s what’s new so far and what to expect next.