Apple has released the final version of iOS 26.2 for iPhones running iOS 26, introducing a set of new improvements. This new update gives users more freedom to customize their lock screen by controlling the dimming level and adding an emergency option within the Reminders app. This allows for setting an automatic alert when a task's due date arrives, with the phone emitting a sound alert at the specified time. The company also provides in this update the feature for instant translation in AirPods for users in the European Union after a previous postponement related to regulatory requirements. In the United States, the update offers enhanced safety alerts that can notify users of imminent threats like floods and natural disasters, providing them with a map of affected areas and links to safety guides, according to Apple. The update also includes new features for the Podcasts app, most notably the automatic generation of episode chapters in English when chapters are not added by the publisher, alongside the addition of timestamps that appear at specific moments in the episode when referring to other items or shows.
