Apple released iOS 26.2 beta 2 with a fresh Liquid Glass design for the Measure app and smoother animations throughout the system, pushing the update closer to its December release.
Everything new in iOS 26.2 Beta 2
The most notable change arrives in the Measure app, which now features a redesigned level tool with a Liquid Glass aesthetic, replacing the previous white circle indicators with more fluid, translucent bubbles. This continues Apple’s gradual rollout of its Liquid Glass design language first showcased at WWDC.Menu animations throughout the system have also received attention, with pop-out menus now displaying quicker, bouncier transitions that more closely match Apple’s original WWDC demonstrations.Beyond visual updates, the Games app gains practical improvements including library sorting by size alongside existing name and recent options. Real-time score updates during gameplay and enhanced controller navigation round out the gaming experience enhancements.CarPlay users will find a new option to disable pinned conversations in the Messages app, offering greater customization for in-vehicle communication preferences.Apple has also expanded information about Enhanced Safety Alerts, clarifying how the feature delivers emergency notifications for events like earthquakes and floods using available connectivity. The system determines user regions through device location without storing this information permanently.The update builds upon features introduced in iOS 26.2 beta 1, including offline Apple Music lyrics, AI-generated podcast chapters, refined Sleep Score categories, and a new Liquid Glass slider for Lock Screen clock customization.Apple typically releases public beta versions within days of developer betas. The company confirmed iOS 26.2 will launch in December, likely between December 9 and 16, compatible with all devices supporting iOS 26.