iOS 26.2 adds a new notification feature that makes alerts harder to miss: here's how to set it up

Apple finally released the iOS 26.2 stable update, meaning all eligible users can now access the latest update on their iPhones. The new update brings with a number of new feature including improved safety alerts, Alarms for Reminders and AirDrop codes.

However, the Cupertino based tech giant has also silently added a new feature with iOS 26.2 that makes it harder for users to miss their notifications.

The feature makes the iPhone's display light up and pulse briefly after receiving a new notification. The new feature becomes even more prominent when the Always on display (AOD) isn't activated on the iPhone.

With the new Flash for alerts feature, iPhone users will now find it hard to miss out on notifications even when their phone is on silent.

How to activate the new iOS 26.2 Flash for alerts feature?

Make sure you have updated to iOS 26.2

Open the Settings menu on your iPhone

Look out for the Accessibility option and click on it

Scroll down and find the “Hearing” section and click on Audio & Visual

Navigate to the bottom and now tap on Flash for Alerts

The tech giant has also added a new layer of verification when using AirDrop. The new feature called AirDrop codes comes in handy when users are sharing or receiving data from unknown contacts by providing a code on the receiver's device which must be entered by the sender to complete the transfer.

Specifically for the users in US, Apple has introduced enhanced safety alerts which can inform users about imminent threats like floods, natural disasters and other similar emergies. The feature provides a vast array of information like the map of affected area and links to additional safety guidance.

Finally with iOS 26.2, Apple is also now allowing users to set full-screen alarms for reminders which will even ring when the iPhone is in silent or Focus mode, given that the reminder is set as Urgent.