iOS 26.2 is the next anticipated Apple software update, expected to be released at some point this month. Among the new features mentioned by MacRumors and Forbes for 26.2 are the ability to set an alarm for reminders, see lyrics in Apple Music offline, and new features for AirDrop and CarPlay.

Alan Dye was part of the redesign of Apple's software interface for iPhones, Macs, and Apple Watch called Liquid Glass.

Discover iOS 26.2’s top features and settings to boost performance, enhance safety, and personalize your iPhone experience.

OS 26 compatible devices include iPhone 11 to iPhone 17 and SE 2/3; XS, XR dropped. Apple update adds Liquid Glass UI and AI tools for newer models.

Apple continues expanding its new design language across the system, and the Measure app is the latest to get the Liquid Glass treatment. With iOS 26.2, the app’s controls, buttons, and panels adopt the same translucent, fluid look introduced earlier this year. The interface feels more consistent with the rest of iOS.

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

Google has rolled out Gemini in Chrome for iOS with a new 'Liquid Glass' design, aiming to defend its search dominance against AI-native rivals like Atlas.