OS 26.2 adds a new Screen Flash alert for notifications, sitting alongside LED flash alerts. The update also delivers extensive security fixes across system components.

Apple seeded the second iOS 26.2 Release Candidate to developers earlier this week, meaning the update will be released to the general public very soon. Apple confirmed iOS 26.2 would be released in December,

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