Apple releases iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 betas with new lock screen slider and UI tweaks.

Apple has released the third beta of iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 to developers, with build number 23C5044b. The update includes a new Lock Screen slider to adjust clock transparency, continuing refinements to user interface elements. While specific new features remain undisclosed, the beta cycle suggests ongoing improvements to performance and design. Developers can download the update via Apple’s Developer Center. No public release date has been announced, but the progression of betas indicates the update is nearing a wider rollout.