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watchOS 26.2 is almost here<\/a>, and thanks to Apple\u2019s official release notes, we know exactly what\u2019s changing. Here\u2019s everything new coming to Apple Watch in watchOS 26.2.<\/p>\n watchOS 26.2 updates Sleep Score, adds Enhanced Safety Alerts, and more<\/p>\n Today Apple debuted the RC<\/a> (release candidate) version of watchOS 26.2. With it, the full release notes are now available.<\/p>\n Apple says the update includes \u201cimprovements and bug fixes\u201d and lists out the following:<\/p>\n Refinements to sleep score classifications and notification controls<\/p>\n An issue where the Music app fails to advance to the next song<\/p>\n Enhanced Safety Alerts can inform you about imminent threats such as floods, natural disasters, and other emergencies, with rich information like a map of affected areas and links to additional safety guidance (available in the US)<\/p>\n So that\u2019s one new feature (Enhanced Safety Alerts), one updated feature (Sleep Score), and also one key bug fix (Music song advancement).<\/p>\n On the Sleep Score front, you can read about the changes Apple is making in this in-depth explainer<\/a>. <\/p>\n During the beta cycle, I\u2019ve found Apple\u2019s Sleep Score changes a solid improvement<\/a> that better match my own view of how I slept. New grade ranges can be seen below:<\/p>\n Beyond these three changes, one other known update in watchOS 26.2 has to do with Wi-Fi sharing between iPhone and Apple Watch for EU users.<\/p>\n To comply with the EU\u2019s DMA<\/a>, Apple is changing how Wi-Fi networks are shared between iPhone and Apple Watch. The change is effective with iOS 26.2 and watchOS 26.2, and you can read more about it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Which new watchOS 26.2 changes are you most interested in? Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n Best Apple Watch accessories<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/watchos-26-2-sleep-score-notifications.jpg\")
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