Apple Reveals iOS 26.2 Public Beta 2, Polishing Features and Expanding AirDrop

iOS 26.2 Public Beta 2 introduces code-based AirDrop sharing, Liquid Glass UI refinements, stricter Sleep Scores, and smoother iPad multitasking.

Apple’s latest software trial has arrived… and it’s packed with meaningful upgrades users have been waiting to try.

This update, which follows closely on the heels of the third developer beta, focuses heavily on refining the user experience, making it easier to share files with strangers, and fixing some design quirks from previous test versions.

The biggest change is a new way to use AirDrop. Previously, you could only share with everyone for 10 minutes or just with your saved contacts.

Now, there’s a middle ground. iOS 26.2 introduces a one-time code system. You can generate a secure code and share it with someone nearby. Once they enter it, your devices can see each other on ...