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Apple has released visionOS 26.2, the second major update to the visionOS 26 operating system that launched in September. This update arrives about a month after the rollout of visionOS 26.1.

Compatible Apple Vision Pro headsets can install visionOS 26.2 via the Software Update option in the General section of the Settings app. Note that the headset must be removed during installation, with progress visible on the front EyeSight display.

The update expands Travel Mode to include cars and buses (beyond airplanes and trains), adds support for hand-drawn content using spatial accessories like the Logitech Muse in apps such as Notes and Freeform, introduces structured tables in Freeform, and includes various other enhancements, bug fixes, and security improvements.

Apple’s full release notes:

This update expands Travel Mode to cars and busses, adds support for hand-drawn content with spatial accessories, and includes other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your Apple Vision Pro.

• Travel Mode lets passengers use Apple Vision Pro on cars and busses in addition to airplanes and trains
• Support for hand-drawn content with spatial accessories like Logitech Muse in Notes, Freeform, and any PencilKit-enabled app
• Tables in Freeform can hold text, images, documents, and drawings, with cells that intelligently resize to fit, bringing structure to the content of your board

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Apple has released watchOS 26.2, the second major update to the watchOS 26 operating system that launched in September. This update arrives roughly five weeks after the release of watchOS 26.1.

Compatible Apple Watch models paired with an iPhone can install watchOS 26.2 through the Software Update section in the Watch app on iOS.

The update introduces new workout metrics for enhanced tracking, improved Smart Stack widget personalization, advanced sleep stage insights, and refined complication options for watch faces. It also adds support for third-party app complications in the Smart Stack and various other refinements.

Apple’s release notes for watchOS 26.2:

This update includes improvements and bug fixes, including:
• Refinements to sleep score classifications and notification controls
• An issue where the Music app fails to advance to the next song
• Enhanced Safety Alerts can inform you about imminent threats such as floods, natural disasters, and other emergencies, with rich information like a map of affected areas and links to additional safety guidance (available in the US)

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Apple has released tvOS 26.2, the second major update to the tvOS 26 operating system that debuted in September. This release comes about five weeks after the launch of tvOS 26.1.

Compatible Apple TV models can download tvOS 26.2 via the Software Updates section in Settings.

The update brings enhancements to the Photos app, including new screensavers featuring beautiful imagery of global locations and improved Family Sharing options for easier management of shared purchases and subscriptions. It also adds support for advanced camera controls in FaceTime, refined Home app automation triggers, and other refinements.

What’s new in tvOS 26.2

This update makes it easier for everyone to create their own profile for the Apple TV app to enjoy their favorite movies and shows, and includes performance and stability improvements.

Apple TV app profiles
• Profiles can now be added for family and friends without an Apple Account, enabling their own Watchlist and the ability to explore movies and shows just for them.
• Age-suitable content across video providers automatically appears for kid profiles.
• Restrictions can be set on kid profiles to limit access to age-appropriate content.

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Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.2, marking the second significant update to the macOS Tahoe operating system, which originally launched in September. This update arrives approximately five weeks following the rollout of macOS Tahoe 26.1.

Users running macOS on compatible Macs can install the macOS Tahoe 26.2 update directly through the Software Update option found in System Settings.

Among its key additions, macOS Tahoe 26.2 introduces Edge Light, an innovative tool designed to softly illuminate your face during video calls in dimly lit environments. The release also incorporates alarm functionality into the Reminders app, enhanced capabilities for podcasts, refined AirDrop configurations, and various other improvements.

Below are Apple’s complete release notes:

Edge Light
• Edge Light video effect uses the Mac display to illuminate your face like a virtual ring light when you’re on a video call in low light
• Customizable light width and temperature give you control over how you’re lit
• Mouse awareness ensures that the light recedes when you need to access content underneath
• Option to have the light turn on automatically in low light situations on Mac computers introduced in 2024 and later

Podcasts
• Automatically generated chapters make it easier to navigate more 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
• Connected controller support

This update also includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:
• 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
• Tables in Freeform can hold text, images, documents, and drawings, with cells that intelligently resize to fit, bringing structure to the infinite canvas
• Favorite Songs playlist appears in Top Picks in Apple Music
• Fixes an issue where pre-release albums in the library were not immediately playable at their release time

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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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Apple has rolled out iOS 26.2, the second major refresh to its iOS 26 platform since its September debut, arriving just over a month after iOS 26.1. This update introduces thoughtful tweaks across apps like Apple Music, Podcasts, and Games, alongside practical enhancements for safety, customization, and productivity. It’s available over-the-air on compatible devices—iPhone 11 and later, plus second-gen iPhone SE—via Settings > General > Software Update, bringing features like Live Translation for AirPods in the EU and support for alternative app stores in Japan.

The update shines in media and gaming. Apple Music now surfaces a Favorite Songs playlist in Top Picks, while Podcasts gains auto-generated chapters for seamless episode skipping. Games benefit from refined library filters and real-time challenge updates. Broader improvements include richer Safety Alerts for U.S. users, with maps and guidance for threats like floods.

For a complete overview, here’s Apple’s official release notes in full:

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
• Enhanced Safety Alerts can inform you about imminent threats such as floods, natural disasters, and other emergencies, with rich information like a map of affected areas and links to additional safety guidance (available in the U.S.)
• 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 at the top of the Today feed 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.

MacDailyNews Take: These additions make iOS 26.2 a polished evolution, emphasizing accessibility and security while fixing nagging bugs.

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Apple Original Films is set to develop a gripping feature adaptation of Freida McFadden’s 2024 psychological thriller bestseller “The Teacher,” with acclaimed screenwriters Spenser Cohen and Anna Halberg (Tarot, Moonfall) pitching and scripting the project in a heated competitive bidding war.

The story centers on high school math teacher Eve, who grows suspicious of her manipulative student Addie — haunted by a prior teacher scandal — while Eve’s husband Nate, a fellow educator, unexpectedly bonds with the enigmatic teen, unleashing a web of revenge, buried secrets, and shocking twists.

Produced by Brian Kavanaugh-Jones via Range Media Partners, with Cohen, Halberg, and McFadden executive producing, the film marks another high-profile adaptation for the pseudonymous physician-turned-author, following Lionsgate’s upcoming “The Housemaid” starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried.

Matt Grobar for Dealine:
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Cohen & Halberg are best known for writing and directing Screen Gems’ hit horror pic “Tarot,” which released theatrically last year and grossed just under $50m, on an $8M budget. They came to that project after being selected for Screen Gems’ directing incubator, where they wrote, directed, and produced their short film/proof of concept, “Blink,” for the studio.

The duo’s original spec script “Distant” (now titled “Long Distance”) was bought and made by Universal/Amblin and was just released on Hulu… Additionally, their original spec “Ivy” was bought by Netflix with Vinson Films producing and is currently in post. During the last year they also wrote “The Wand for Amblin” and sold their original sci-fi thriller “Raindrop” to Amazon.

On the TV side, they’re currently in post on “Ballistic” for Automatik with Jennifer Carpenter starring. They’re also known for having written “Extinction,” starring Michael Pena and Lizzy Caplan which was released on Netflix in 2018, and in 2016 their original pilot “Stay” was shot for Freeform with Jon Turteltaub directing.

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