The iOS 26.2 beta version has finally been released to developers. Apple has started a new beta cycle for mobile, tablet, watch, TV, and mixed-reality operating systems. However, one notable absence in this wave is for Mac users: the first developer version of macOS Tahoe 26.2 has not yet been released.
New Features in iOS 26.2 Beta
With the first developer build of iOS 26.2, Apple is adding several important features to the Podcast and Apple News apps. These updates aim to significantly improve the user experience. Additionally, the new version includes a setting that allows users to personalize the clock appearance on the Lock Screen.
Podcast App Updates
iOS 26.2 beta 1 makes the Podcast app more useful for both creators and listeners. Episode titles are now automatically generated, making navigation between episodes easier. Users can also see and follow other mentioned podcasts directly from the player or transcript. Additionally, the “From This Episode” feature allows quick access to shared links directly from the episode page.
Apple News and Lock Screen Customizations
The Apple News app gains four new sections: Sports, Puzzles, Politics, and Food, giving users a broader range of content based on their interests. The iOS 26.2 beta also introduces the “Liquid Glass” slider for the Lock Screen, which allows users to adjust the opacity of the clock according to their preferences.
Delayed macOS Tahoe 26.2 Release
Although Apple released the 26.2 beta versions simultaneously for iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS, the first developer build of macOS Tahoe 26.2 has not yet been made available. This is an unexpected situation for Mac developers and users. The macOS beta is expected to be released in the coming days, but no official date has been announced.
New Features in iOS 26.2 Beta
With the first developer build of iOS 26.2, Apple is adding several important features to the Podcast and Apple News apps. These updates aim to significantly improve the user experience. Additionally, the new version includes a setting that allows users to personalize the clock appearance on the Lock Screen.
Podcast App Updates
iOS 26.2 beta 1 makes the Podcast app more useful for both creators and listeners. Episode titles are now automatically generated, making navigation between episodes easier. Users can also see and follow other mentioned podcasts directly from the player or transcript. Additionally, the “From This Episode” feature allows quick access to shared links directly from the episode page.
Apple News and Lock Screen Customizations
The Apple News app gains four new sections: Sports, Puzzles, Politics, and Food, giving users a broader range of content based on their interests. The iOS 26.2 beta also introduces the “Liquid Glass” slider for the Lock Screen, which allows users to adjust the opacity of the clock according to their preferences.
Delayed macOS Tahoe 26.2 Release
Although Apple released the 26.2 beta versions simultaneously for iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS, the first developer build of macOS Tahoe 26.2 has not yet been made available. This is an unexpected situation for Mac developers and users. The macOS beta is expected to be released in the coming days, but no official date has been announced.
