Apple has released iOS 26.2, bringing a number of new convenience features and security updates. The update includes auto-generated chapters for episodes in the Podcasts app, the option to make AirDrop more secure using verification codes,

OS 26.2 adds support for more Home Screen widgets in CarPlay and lets drivers disable pinned conversations in the Messages app.

A leaked internal iOS 26 build allegedly includes references to a new Health app, more accurate AirPods tracking in iOS 26.4, and even some details about iOS 27 and iOS 28.

With iOS 26 this year, Apple announced an incredibly promising improvement to the order tracking feature in the Wallet

Also in iOS 26.2, the Reminders supports alarms; Apple News gains a Following tab at the bottom nav bar along with other navigation changes; Apple Music adds offline lyrics; and the Podcasts app adds AI-generated chapters for podcast episodes, a Podcast Mention feature for linking to other shows, and other changes.

Apple has released iOS 26.2 for all iPhones from the iPhone 11 onward, adding new features for Apple Music, Podcasts, and Games, expanded Lock Screen controls, stronger US emergency alerts, enhanced AirDrop security,

Apple is working on a smart home hub that will rely heavily on the more capable version of Siri that's coming next year. We've heard quite a bit about the hub over the last two years, but a recent iOS 26 code leak provides additional insight into what we can expect and confirms rumored features.

Apple appears poised to deliver one of the most substantial performance upgrades in years for its entry-level iPad, according to leaked iOS 26 code.