Apple has released the second developer betas of tvOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, and watchOS 26.2. These updates do not introduce any major features, but they pack important fixes that affect app testing, subscription behavior, memory profiling, and system discoverability. Each SDK ships with Xcode 26.2 and prepares developers for the final releases expected later this year.
Across all three platforms, Apple continues refining internal behavior and aligning system frameworks. StoreKit, Instruments, and AirDrop receive improvements that mirror updates already available in the iOS and macOS beta cycle. Developers working across Apple’s ecosystem will have a more consistent testing experience as a result.
On tvOS 26.2 beta 2, Apple has fixed an issue that caused kids programming and UI in the Apple TV app to appear only in English during earlier testing. Instruments also receives an important fix that allows the Allocations instrument to properly report reference counting operations for native Swift types. StoreKit testing now works as expected when purchasing subscriptions with win back offers, although SubscriptionStatus.all may still report outdated data until up to 24 hours after a change.
visionOS 26.2 beta 2 brings updates across AirDrop, Game Controller support, Instruments, and StoreKit. AirDrop has the same known issue seen on other platforms where devices set to Everyone on beta 1 may not appear to devices running beta 2. Apple advises updating both devices or ensuring Apple account contact details are saved. A new addition to the Game Controller framework requires developers to include the GCUIEventTypeStylus option when handling Logitech Muse stylus input. Apple has also fixed incorrect normalization of force values reported by the Muse tip and buttons. Instruments and StoreKit receive the same fixes available on tvOS and watchOS. One additional limitation remains. Users cannot SharePlay DRM protected content from the TV app in this beta.
watchOS 26.2 beta 2 focuses on reliability and consistency. Instruments now captures Swift reference counting events accurately, and StoreKit Testing once again supports subscriptions redeemed with win back offers. As with the other platforms, SubscriptionStatus.all may still report outdated subscription information for up to 24 hours, so developers should factor that into their testing.
Together, these betas continue Apple’s push to smooth out developer workflows as the 26.2 cycle progresses. Anyone testing subscriptions, stylus input, memory behavior, or platform specific media experiences should review these updates to ensure full compatibility ahead of the public release.
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