iOS 26.2 Release Date Is Near: New Features, Expectations, Eligible Devices And More

Apple iOS 26.2 release is inching closer with each passing day. The update will bring new features for iPhone users along with bug fixes. It will be dropped somewhere around mid-December. However, all

those looking for the upgraded version of Siri may have to wait until the beginning of the first quarter of 2026. From updates for Apple News to changes in the Podcasts app, iOS 26.2 is set to bring a lot of things.

Apple iOS 26.2 Release Date And Eligible Devices

The Apple iOS 26.2 would most probably make a debut in India starting from December 15 or December 16, 2025. Apart from that, some rumours have it that the operating system will be dropped somewhere in January 2026. All in all, we are sure that the update will be launched in the next 15 to 25 days. As for the eligible devices, starting from the recently launched iPhone 17 series to the iPhone 11 series, all the devices will be eligible for the update. However, the users should know that the Apple Intelligence features will be available only for iPhone 15 Pro and above.

Apple iOS 26.2 New Features (Expected)

First things first, it is being said that the users will get a slider for the lock screen to adjust the transparency of the Liquid Glass effect. Furthermore, the Freeform app will introduce support for tables for the first time. For AirDrop, with the update, you will be able to generate a one-time code to share stuff with a person who is not in your contacts.Also Read: iPhone 18 Price In India, Dubai, USA, Launch Date, Camera, Specs, And More, Everything We Know So FarLyrics in the Apple Music app will now be available offline as well. Additionally, the Podcasts app could get some major enhancements like audio divided into chapters with Apple Intelligence. It will also get a Podcast Mentioned, which will allow you to connect to other podcasts or episodes mentioned in the one that you are listening to.