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Apple has released the second beta of iOS 26, continuing its development cycle just weeks after the initial beta launch. While full release notes are not yet available, this update is expected to bring significant stability improvements, bug fixes, and refinements to newly introduced features and design elements.
1. Liquid Glass Design Overhaul
The most notable change in iOS 26 Beta 2 is the Liquid Glass interface, which Apple describes as "beautiful, delightful, and instantly familiar." This redesign affects system-wide visuals, including the Lock Screen, Home Screen, Control Center, and app icons. Enhanced navigation prioritizes content clarity, while users can now choose between light and dark themes, color-tinted icons, and a streamlined aesthetic.
2. Enhanced Phone and Messages Apps
Call Management: Improved tools for filtering unwanted calls.
Hold Assist: Notifies users when a live agent is available during support calls.
iMessage Upgrades: Poll creation and customizable chat backgrounds.
3. Apple Music Improvements
New features include:
AutoMix (seamless transitions between songs)
Lyrics Translation & Pronunciation
Auto-Pin Favorite Songs
4. CarPlay Integration
The Liquid Glass design extends to CarPlay, offering a refreshed infotainment interface.
5. Apple Intelligence Features
Beta 2 further refines AI-powered tools such as:
Live Translation
Image Playground
Genmoji
AI-enhanced Shortcuts app
Compatibility
iOS 26 Beta 2 is available alongside updates for iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26. Supported iPhone models include:
iPhone 11 series
iPhone 12 series
iPhone 13 series
iPhone 14 series
iPhone 15 series
iPhone 16 series
iPhone SE (2nd & 3rd gen)
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