iOS 26.2 is launching for all users next month, but I’ve been using the new update for a few weeks already in beta. Here are my three favorite new iOS 26.2 features so far.
#1: Automatically created chapters in Apple Podcasts
I’m a big fan of chapters in podcasts. They provide a quick way to skip around, and there are plenty of shows I listen to—especially longer ones—where it’s helpful to have that option.
But I also like chapters because they provide an overview of where a show is going, and how long each segment will be.
Many Apple-centric podcasts (like 9to5Mac Happy Hour) offer episode chapters. But the vast majority of podcasts do not.
Which is why I’ve been thrilled in iOS 26.2 to find that all of my favorite podcasts now have chapters.
Thanks to Apple Intelligence, Apple Podcasts now automatically creates chapters for all podcasts. Creators don’t need to do anything. The app already generated transcripts automatically, and now it’s using AI to make chapters for every show based on those transcripts.
Shows can choose to opt out, but I very much hope that doesn’t happen, because automatic chapters are a huge upgrade for the listening experience.
#2: ‘Urgent’ option in Reminders app
Apple’s Reminders app used to lag behind more full-featured task managers in significant ways. But in recent years, Apple has invested heavily into adding ‘pro’ features that take Reminders beyond a simple list app.
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