Apple released iOS 26.2 beta 1 last week, introducing several updates, such as the ability to customize the appearance of the liquid glass on the iPhone’s lock screen clock, the ability to set alarms in the Reminders app, and live translation features for EU users, among other improvements.
The public release of iOS 26.2 is expected in December.
iOS 26.2 beta 1 added a Liquid Glass slider for the lock screen clock pic.twitter.com/cZzS2vWbwi
– Wazeen (@wzeeeeen) November 5, 2025
The Liquid Glass interface, which is the updated design for Apple devices, is still under change. The recent update includes a slider that allows users to adjust the opacity of the clock displayed on the lock screen. This new feature allows users to make the clock almost completely transparent or give it a more frosty appearance. There will always be an option to disable Liquid Glass completely.
Another change is the ability to set alarms for reminders. When creating a reminder, choosing a specific time and then enabling the “Urgent” option will trigger an alarm at that time. Many people have asked for this, and it will help keep things on track and ensure users don’t forget important tasks.
Reminders have a new “Urgent” alarm option in iOS 26.2 pic.twitter.com/AulXNB6jQP
– Kayden ⛧ (@f4dedlight) November 12, 2025
Last week, Apple also revealed that as part of the iOS 26.2 rollout, live translation on AirPods is expanding to the EU. If someone is speaking to a user in another language, Siri can provide translations through AirPods. This feature was initially rolled out in the US and some other countries with iOS 26, but it was only accessible in the EU with iOS 26.2 because Apple needed more time to ensure it met the requirements of the EU Digital Markets Act.
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Additionally, the Apple News app will feature a new “Next” tab in the bottom navigation bar, which will include Favorites, Saved Stories, and History. Users will also find new buttons making it easier to quickly access topics like food, politics, puzzles and sports.
Apple Podcasts is also getting new features, including AI-generated chapters for podcast episodes. There will also be a Podcast Mentions feature, so if a podcast host references another show during an episode, Apple Podcasts will automatically include a link to that show in the episode description.
Other features include offline lyrics support in Apple Music, allowing listeners to view song lyrics even when not connected to a Wi-Fi or cellular network. Additionally, the iPhone screen can now flash when a notification is received, a feature that can be enabled in the Settings app under Accessibility.
