Apple launched iOS 26.2 beta 1 final week, introducing a number of updates, akin to the choice to customise the Liquid Glass look of the iPhone’s Lock Display clock, the flexibility to set alarms inside the Reminders app, and dwell translation options for customers within the EU, amongst different enhancements.
The general public launch of iOS 26.2 is anticipated someday in December.
iOS 26.2 beta 1 added a Liquid Glass slider for the lock display clock pic.twitter.com/cZzS2vWbwi
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The Liquid Glass interface, which is the up to date design for Apple units, continues to be present process modifications. The current replace features a slider that lets customers alter the opacity of the clock displayed on the Lock Display. This new characteristic permits customers to make the clock practically totally clear or give it a extra frosted look. There’ll nonetheless be an choice to utterly flip off Liquid Glass.
One other change is the flexibility to set alarms for reminders. When making a reminder, selecting a selected time after which enabling the “Pressing” possibility will set off an alarm at the moment. Many individuals have been requesting this, and it’ll assist preserve issues on observe and guarantee customers don’t neglect necessary duties.
Reminders has a brand new ‘Pressing’ alarm possibility in iOS 26.2 pic.twitter.com/AulXNB6jQP
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Final week, Apple additionally revealed that as a part of the iOS 26.2 rollout, dwell translation on AirPods is increasing to the EU. If somebody speaks to a consumer in one other language, Siri can present translations via the AirPods. This characteristic was initially rolled out within the U.S. and choose different nations with iOS 26, nevertheless it wasn’t accessible within the EU till iOS 26.2, as Apple required further time to make sure it met the EU’s Digital Markets Act necessities.
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Moreover, the Apple Information app will characteristic a brand new “Following” tab within the backside navigation bar, which is able to embrace favorites, saved tales, and historical past. Customers may also discover new buttons that facilitate fast entry to subjects akin to Meals, Politics, Puzzles, and Sports activities.
Apple Podcasts can be gaining new options, together with AI-generated chapters for podcast episodes. There may also be a Podcast Mentions operate, so if a podcast host references one other present throughout an episode, Apple Podcasts will robotically embrace a hyperlink to that present within the episode description.
Different options embrace offline lyric help in Apple Music, enabling listeners to view tune lyrics even when not related to a Wi-Fi or mobile community. Plus, the iPhone’s display can now flash when a notification is obtained, a characteristic that may be activated within the Settings app underneath Accessibility.
