# The next iOS 26.2 beta has landed, and it includes a handy new AirDrop feature and a hint at big voice assistant changes

> The third iOS 26. 2 beta is out now It includes a new way to use AirDrop with people who aren't in your contacts It also hints at the ability to change the default voice assistant, though so far only in Japan Apple has…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/phones/ios/the-next-ios-26-2-beta-has-landed-and-it-includes-a-handy-new-airdrop-feature-and-a-hint-at-big-voice-assistant-changes?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=691c91a5520969529b3d8903)
- **Published:** 2025-11-18
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #apple #beta #airdrop #assistant #changes #feature #includes #voice
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