The latest iOS update has hit Apple products, and you can now download it to your iPhone.
Since September, iPhone users have had the chance to update their phones to iOS 26, Apple's software update that ushered in new features like the Liquid Glass design and tools powered by Apple Intelligence. While iOS 26.1 came out in November to mixed reviews, the latest version of the iOS, 26.2, launched last month.
The latest update is set to enhance certain apps and install security updates on users' devices. If you're looking to update your Apple device, here's what to know about iOS 26.2.
iOS 26.2 is the latest Apple software update, released on Dec. 12, 2025. Among the new features mentioned for 26.2 are enhancements to apps Apple Music, Podcasts, and Games. The update brings new ways to customize the look and visibility of the liquid glass design on lock screens and home screens, which creates a see-through, bubble effect, according to the description of the software.
Users can also now add alarms created in the Clock app into the reminders they create in the Reminders app, according to Apple Insider. In the Podcasts app, users can experience automatically created chapters based on the podcasts' transcripts along with easier ways to navigate the media to find specific mentions or moments.
