Apple releases iPadOS 26.2

iPadOS 26.2
Apple has today unveiled iPadOS 26.2, marking the second significant update to the iPadOS 26 platform that debuted in September. This release arrives approximately one month following the rollout of iPadOS 26.1.
Users with compatible iPad models can install the update wirelessly by navigating to Settings > General > Software Update.Building on the multitasking enhancements introduced in iPadOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.2 offers refined controls for managing apps. It’s now possible to drag and drop applications directly from the Dock, Spotlight Search, or App Library into various multitasking layouts, such as Slide Over.
For instance, pulling an app to the extreme left or right edge activates Slide Over, while positioning it to the left or right initiates a tiled arrangement. Dragging to the center allows for resizing windows to larger or smaller dimensions, aided by clear visual cues for seamless operation. This drag-based approach simplifies app handling compared to the previous window button options.
Apple’s Official Release Notes for iPadOS 26.2
Multitasking
• Multitasking gestures to quickly tile windows or place an app in Slide Over by dragging app icons from the Dock
Apple Music
• Favorite Songs playlist appears in Top Picks on the home tab
• Offline lyrics for downloaded songs so you can view them without an internet connection
Podcasts
• Automatically generated chapters make it easier to navigate episodes
• Links to mentioned podcasts let you see and follow other podcasts mentioned in the episode you’re listening to directly from the player and transcript
Games
• Filters in the Games library let you find games by category, size, and more
• In-game challenge score banners provide real-time updates when someone new has taken the lead
• Improved support for connected controllers such as Backbone and Razer
This update also includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:
• Additional Lock Screen time customization option lets you further adjust its appearance, giving the Liquid Glass material more or less opacity
• Alarms for Reminders help you stay on top of urgent tasks, and provide snooze and Live Activity support if you’re not ready to check the reminder off
• AirDrop codes offer an additional layer of verification when using AirDrop with unknown contacts by providing a code on the receiver’s device that the sender must enter to complete the transfer
• Apple News Section links in the sidebar of the News app offer easy navigation to popular topics like Sports, Politics, Business, and Food
• Multipack accessory pairing in the Home app lets you use the same setup code to easily enroll multiple accessories when sold together
• Flash for alerts in Accessibility Settings offers the additional option to have the device screen flash when you receive a notification
• Tables in Freeform can hold text, images, documents, and drawings, with cells that intelligently resize to fit, bringing structure to the infinite canvas
• Fixes an issue where pre-release albums in the Apple Music library were not immediately playable at their release time
• Fixes an issue where a Privacy and Security setting may incorrectly be marked as managed by an enterprise organization.
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