Apple today released iOS 26.2.1 and iPadOS 26.2.1, minor updates to the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 operating systems. The new software comes a month after Apple released iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update.

Apple’s latest iOS 26.2 update addresses early issues in the Liquid Glass interface, clarifying visuals across the system. iOS 26.2 refines the Liquid Glass update with improved visibility and readability on Apple iPhones.

Not everyone was thrilled about Liquid Glass when iOS 26.2 launched in 2025, but iOS 26.2 has finally addressed most of the complaints.

The iOS 26.2.1 update that Apple released today further addresses an issue preventing some older mobile phones from being able to make emergency calls. In an updated support document, Apple says that iPhone users with an iPhone 12 or earlier should install the latest software updates to ensure that their mobile devices are able to make emergency 000 calls.