Apple has a lot of new iPhone features coming soon in iOS 26.2, the next major software update that’s right around the corner. Here’s the expected release date for iOS 26.2.
iOS 26.2 is expected to launch next week
Today Apple shipped the RC version of iOS 26.2, meaning a public launch is coming very soon.
Apple already previously confirmed that iOS 26.2 would launch in December to all users.
But now that the RC is here, a launch is expected next week.
Monday, December 8, Tuesday the 9th, or Wednesday the 10th are the most likely release dates for iOS 26.2.
This aligns closely with when Apple has shipped previous x.2 releases.
- iOS 18.2: Wednesday, December 11
- iOS 17.2: Monday, December 11
- iOS 16.2: Tuesday, December 13
- iOS 15.2: Monday, December 13
As you can see, Apple consistently ships iOS x.2 in mid-December before going on break closer to the holidays.
While launching the week after the RC is a safe bet, Apple could always choose to delay the release slightly if it needs to ship revised RC builds. Most likely though, we’ll get the update by Wednesday, December 10.
New features available in iOS 26.2
iOS 26.2 is packed with a bunch of new features for iPhone users.
Here’s an overview of what’s coming:
Overall, it’s a strong release that offers more user-facing changes than what iOS 26.1 brought.
Which new iOS 26.2 features are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments.
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