Apple seeded the second iOS 26.2 Release Candidate to developers earlier this week, meaning the update will be released to the general public very soon. Apple confirmed iOS 26.2 would be released in December,

Apple just released iOS 26.2 for iPhones, with the update delivering a number of changes and improvements.

CarPlay is getting a small but practical upgrade in December 2025, with iOS 26.2 introducing new ways to customize and control key features.

Apple has just released for download iOS 26.2 final version in both OTA Update and IPSW links form. Alongside iOS 26.2 for iPhone, Apple has also released iPadOS 26.2 for iPad, which can also be downloaded right now.

Apple skipped iOS 19 for iOS 26 and introduced the Liquid Glass UI. However, a new leak shows what iOS 19 would have looked like without the design change.

OS 26.2’s launch on iPhone appears imminent, perhaps arriving today, as a reputable leaker has just shared build numbers for the release.