Apple quietly upgrades your iPhone with iOS 26.2 update
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iOS 26 update: What matters now
OS 26 is not a routine tune-up for the iPhone, it is a reset of how the software looks, behaves, and protects you. The core update reshapes the interface, layers in new intelligence, and then doubles down on security with rapid follow-on releases that close real-world attacks.
Prepare for iOS 26.2 with our guide to app updates, battery tips, and performance fixes. Ensure a smooth update for your iPhone today!
Apple's iOS 26.2 update is expected to be released between December 11 and December 15, 2025. The update will introduce several new features, including a "Tinted" mode, a Sleep Score, and enhanced AirDrop security. The iOS 26 operating system is compatible with iPhone models from the iPhone SE (2nd generation) and iPhone 11 onward.
Macworld Apple really wants you to enable automatic updates for your iPhone. So much so that they’re employing a sketchy dark pattern in the iOS 26.2 update to trick you into turning it on. If you have automatic updates turned off you’ll see the above screen after updating to iOS 26.