iOS 26.2 & macOS 26.2 release candidates arrive — Reminders gains alarms

Apple has seeded release candidates for iOS 26.2 and macOS 26.2, signaling that final releases are imminent. These updates focus on a collection of small but useful improvements and bug fixes aimed at smoothing everyday tasks across iPhone, iPad and Mac.

One of the headline additions is a new alarm feature in the Reminders app: due tasks can now produce audible alerts, helping users notice and act on time‑sensitive items. Beyond that, the RC builds contain several quality‑of‑life tweaks that refine system behavior and app interactions.

Notable changes (high level)

• Reminders: new alarm/notification option for due tasks (can be read aloud or signaled audibly).
• General: multiple bug fixes and under‑the‑hood stability improvements across iPhone, iPad and Mac.
• Usability: several small enhancements to make everyday actions smoother (font, accessibility and interface refinements reported).

How to prepare

If you’re enrolled in Apple’s beta or developer programs and are running the beta channel, the RC should appear in Settings > General > Software Update. As with any pre‑release software, back up your device before installing and review the release notes for known issues.

For official documentation and detailed changelogs, check Apple’s beta pages: Apple Beta Software Program and the Apple Developer release notes. German coverage of the RC release is available from local outlets such as iPhone-Ticker.

Release candidate builds usually mean final adjustments are underway — expect a stable public release in the coming days or weeks once Apple completes verification.

Discussion: Will you install the RC when it appears, or wait for the public release? Which small feature (like Reminders alarms) would make the biggest difference in your daily use?