In the wee hours of the morning, Apple distributed the second release candidate (RC2) version of iOS 26.2 to iPhone users. Earlier, owing to the identification of bugs and issues in the initial release candidate (RC1) of iOS 26.2, Apple decided to postpone the official release. This move was aimed at giving priority to rectifying potential risks.

The RC2 version primarily centers on bug fixes and refrains from introducing new features. However, it encompasses several detailed optimizations: A liquid - glass slider has been newly incorporated into the lock - screen interface, while still maintaining an independent 'Solid' switch. The sleep - scoring system has seen improvements in the scoring range and has made the scoring criteria more explicit. A management option has been added to the 'Settings' column within the password app. The real - time translation feature of AirPods is now accessible to the EU region for the first time.

From the perspectives of accessibility and security, an 'Screen Flash' option has been integrated into the alert flashlight. The notification system has been equipped with an enhanced security alert module. The level - gauge app sports a liquid - glass design. In CarPlay settings, users now have the ability to disable the message - pinned conversation feature. Additionally, there are suspicions that support for Logitech Muse devices for Apple Vision Pro has been newly introduced.