iPadOS 26.2 RC and more now available ahead of coming launch

Apple has just debuted the RC (release candidate) versions of its various 26.2 software updates, including iPadOS 26.2 and more. Here’s what to expect.

What to expect from iPadOS 26.2 RC and more

We’re getting close to the public launches for iOS 26.2 and its companion updates.

Today’s RC versions are expected to be the final builds before the public launches, unless critical bugs force Apple to ship updated RCs later on.

Two weeks ago, iPadOS 26.2 beta 3 brought a