Apple iOS 26.2 Beta Developer Build Released, Still Waiting for macOS Tahoe 26.2

Apple has officially released the initial developer builds for the beta versions of its operating systems, including iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and VisionOS 26.2. This marks an exciting step in the ongoing evolution of Apple’s extensive hardware ecosystem.

New Development Builds on the Horizon for Apple’s Ecosystem

On Sunday, it was anticipated that the first developer build of iOS 26.2 would be launched today, and that expectation has come to fruition. Presently, these beta versions are exclusively available to developers, leaving many features of the upcoming updates still under wraps.

Exciting Updates in iOS 26.2

The latest iOS 26.2 beta introduces significant enhancements to the Apple Podcasts app, including:

Automatic creation of podcast episode chapters, enhancing user navigation.
The ability to view and follow podcasts mentioned in the player and transcript directly.
A “From This Episode”feature that allows quick access to links shared in the podcast on the episode page.

Moreover, the Apple News app will undergo changes with the addition of four new content sections:

Sports
Puzzles
Politics
Food

Customization Features

Another interesting enhancement in iOS 26.2 beta 1 is the introduction of a Liquid Glass slider. This feature allows users to customize the opacity of the clock displayed on the lock screen, providing a personalized touch.

Other Updates Within Apple’s Ecosystem

In addition to iOS and iPadOS, Apple has also introduced the first developer builds for watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and VisionOS 26.2. Interestingly, the developer build for macOS Tahoe 26.2 has not yet been released, but it is expected to arrive shortly.

For further insights and the latest updates on these developments, check out the full details here.