iOS 26.2 beta adds new Liquid Glass customization, alarms in the Reminders app, and more

Apple released the first beta of iOS 26.2 last week, introducing several updates, such as the option to customize the Liquid Glass appearance of the iPhone’s lock screen clock, the ability to set alarms within the Reminders app, and live translation features for users in the EU, among other improvements.

The public release of iOS 26.2 is expected to happen sometime in December.

iOS 26.2 beta 1 added a Liquid Glass slider to the lock screen clock pic.twitter.com/cZzS2vWbwi

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The Liquid Glass interface, the updated design for Apple devices, is still undergoing changes. The latest update includes a slider that allows users to adjust the opacity of the clock displayed on the lock screen. This new feature allows users to make the watch almost completely transparent or give it a more frosted look. There will still be an option to turn off Liquid Glass completely.

Another change is the ability to set reminder alarms. When you create a reminder, choosing a specific time and then enabling the Urgent option will trigger an alarm at that time. Many people have asked for this, and it will help keep things on track and ensure users don’t forget important tasks.

Reminders have a new “Urgent” alarm option in iOS 26.2 pic.twitter.com/AulXNB6jQP

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Last week, Apple also revealed that as part of the iOS 26.2 rollout, live translation on AirPods is expanding to the European Union. If someone speaks to a user in another language, Siri can provide translations through AirPods. The feature was initially rolled out in the US and select other countries with iOS 26, but was not accessible in the EU until iOS 26.2, as Apple required additional time to ensure it met the requirements of the EU Digital Markets Act.

Additionally, the Apple News app will have a new “Following” tab in the bottom navigation bar, which will include Favorites, Saved Stories, and History. Users will also find new buttons that facilitate quick access to topics such as food, politics, puzzles, and sports.

Apple Podcasts is also gaining new features, including AI-generated chapters for podcast episodes. There will also be a Podcast mentions function, so if a podcast host mentions another show during an episode, Apple Podcasts will automatically include a link to that show in the episode description.

Other features include offline lyrics support in Apple Music, allowing listeners to view lyrics even when they’re not connected to a Wi-Fi or cellular network. Additionally, your iPhone’s screen can now flash when you receive a notification, a feature that can be activated in the Settings app under Accessibility.