Apple releases OS 26.2 right before the holidays! Pluribus becomes Apple TV's most-watched show ever. And why you should consider backing up more of your stuff locally.

• Apple releases OS 26.2 updates.
• With iOS 26.2, Apple lets you roll back Liquid Glass again — this time on the Lock Screen.
• 26.2: Here are the security fixes for all of Apple's operating systems.
• tvOS 26.2 brings kids mode to the Apple TV app.
• iOS 26.3 beta reveals how Apple plans to handle EU-required notification forwarding.
• Apple loses its appeal of a scathing contempt ruling in iOS payments case.
• Japan law opening phone app stores to go into effect.
• Pluribus becomes Apple TV's most watched show ever.
• Cadillac and Chevy are getting native Apple Music.
• Apple buys two new buildings in Cupertino, topping $1B spend.
• UK to push for nudity-blocking software on devices to protect children.
• 20 years of digital life, gone in an instant, thanks to Apple.

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