Apple launched iOS 26.2 beta 1 final week, introducing a number of updates, resembling the choice to customise the Liquid Glass look of the iPhone’s Lock Display screen clock, the flexibility to set alarms throughout the Reminders app, and reside translation options for customers within the EU, amongst different enhancements.

The general public launch of iOS 26.2 is predicted someday in December.

iOS 26.2 beta 1 added a Liquid Glass slider for the lock display clock pic.twitter.com/cZzS2vWbwi

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The Liquid Glass interface, which is the up to date design for Apple gadgets, continues to be present process adjustments. The latest replace features a slider that lets customers alter the opacity of the clock displayed on the Lock Display screen. This new function permits customers to make the clock almost absolutely clear or give it a extra frosted look. There’ll nonetheless be an choice to utterly flip off Liquid Glass.

One other change is the flexibility to set alarms for reminders. When making a reminder, selecting a selected time after which enabling the “Pressing” possibility will set off an alarm at the moment. Many individuals have been requesting this, and it’ll assist maintain issues on monitor and guarantee customers don’t neglect essential duties.

Reminders has a brand new ‘Pressing’ alarm possibility in iOS 26.2 pic.twitter.com/AulXNB6jQP

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Final week, Apple additionally revealed that as a part of the iOS 26.2 rollout, reside translation on AirPods is increasing to the EU. If somebody speaks to a person in one other language, Siri can present translations via the AirPods. This function was initially rolled out within the U.S. and choose different international locations with iOS 26, however it wasn’t accessible within the EU till iOS 26.2, as Apple required further time to make sure it met the EU’s Digital Markets Act necessities.

Moreover, the Apple Information app will function a brand new “Following” tab within the backside navigation bar, which can embrace favorites, saved tales, and historical past. Customers will even discover new buttons that facilitate fast entry to matters resembling Meals, Politics, Puzzles, and Sports activities.

Apple Podcasts can be gaining new options, together with AI-generated chapters for podcast episodes. There will even be a Podcast Mentions operate, so if a podcast host references one other present throughout an episode, Apple Podcasts will routinely embrace a hyperlink to that present within the episode description. 

Different options embrace offline lyric assist in Apple Music, enabling listeners to view track lyrics even when not related to a Wi-Fi or mobile community. Plus, the iPhone’s display can now flash when a notification is obtained, a function that may be activated within the Settings app beneath Accessibility.