Exciting Updates: A Closer Look at iOS 26 Beta 2

iOS 26 beta 2 has been released for iPhones on the developer beta. Here’s a comprehensive look at the changes between the original beta and the latest update.

One notable change is the adjustment of the Control Center blur for better legibility. The clear background now features a darker color and increased blur.

Additionally, the ‘Alt 1’ ring tone can now be found under Reflections in Settings. This ring tone was previously only visible in code but not in the Settings menu. The presentation of this feature in beta 2 still appears incomplete.

Another change is the use of a blue notification badge for Unknown senders, instead of the red badge used for other types of alerts.

ChatGPT now distinguishes between request types, specifically Image Limit and Other Requests.

Apple Music introduces a Live Radio widget, particularly useful for CarPlay users. There is also an Apple Music widget for initiating searches from the Lock Screen.

The stock iPhone wallpaper collection makes a return in beta 2. This collection includes unique wallpaper options for each iPhone model. Previously, deleted wallpapers from this collection could not be restored.

The iOS 26 wallpaper now features a parallax effect that was missing in beta 1.

In beta 2, app icons in the Dock are left-aligned when fewer than four apps are present, a departure from the previous center-aligned layout. It is unclear whether this change is intentional or a bug.

Safari controls within the More Menu have been reorganized with a different sort order and icons, while maintaining the same functionality.

High Contrast Mode now adds borders to Liquid Glass elements, as reported on Reddit.

Overall, iOS 26 beta 2 brings several noteworthy changes and improvements for iPhone users. Stay tuned for further updates and enhancements in future beta releases.