Excited about trying out the latest iPhone software update before its official release? Apple has just rolled out the iOS 26.2 public beta 2, packed with a plethora of new features. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest additions.
AirDrop codes
Apple has been working on a new AirDrop feature that allows users to share files between devices without the need to save contacts for up to 30 days. iOS 26.2 is the first version to showcase early signs of this feature in the AirDrop settings.
Learn more about the upcoming AirDrop codes feature here.
Liquid Glass Level
In the previous week, Apple introduced a brand new Liquid Glass-inspired design within the Measure app in iOS 26.2. The beta version now features a refined design to ensure clear visibility of numbers in certain scenarios.
Read further about the new design here.
iPadOS Split View and Slide Over
After reintroducing Slide Over in iPadOS 26.1, Apple is enhancing another multitasking feature that was left behind in iOS 18. With iPadOS 26.2, users can now drag an app icon from the Dock to enter Slide Over or Split View mode during multitasking.
Discover more about the multitasking improvements here.
