iOS 26.2 Update to Restore Key iPadOS Features, Expand iPhone Capabilities
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CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA – Novemberโ 22,โข 2025 – Apple isโฃ preparing to release iOS 26.2, a significantโ software update โfor iPhone that will introduce over ten new features and, notably, reinstate functionality previously removed during teh transition to iPadOS 26. The update focuses on enhancing multitasking and user customization options, addressing concerns raisedโค by users following changes in iPadOS 18.
The forthcoming iOS 26.2 โaimsโข to bridge a gap โcreated by earlier iPadOS revisions, bringing back popular features like improved Slide Over and tiled views. This rollback responds โฃto user feedbackโ and restores a degree of operational โคflexibility.The update impacts all iPhone users โon compatible devices, โฃoffering a more streamlined and adaptable โคmobileโค experience as Appleโฃ continues to refine its operating systems.The release is anticipated โฃto occur between December 9โ and December 16, 2025.
Compatibility
iOS 26.2 will be compatible with all iPhone models โthat โcurrently support iOS 26.
Release Date
Apple is expected to officially release iOS 26.2 sometime betweenโฃ December 9 and December 16, 2025.