iOS 26.2 is here with Liquid Glass, AirDrop, and Apple Music updates

Published: 1 day ago (December 12, 2025 at 02:18 PM EST)

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Source: The Verge

Source: The Verge

iOS 26.2 Release Overview

Apple officially released iOS 26.2 for iPhone 11 and newer devices.

New Lock Screen Customizations

Adjust the opacity level of lock‑screen widgets and wallpapers.

Updated AirDrop Functionality

Users can now AirDrop files to people who aren’t in their contacts by sharing a one‑time code.

Additional Changes

The update also includes various other improvements and bug fixes (details not specified in the original announcement).

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