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Apple iOS 26.3 New iPhone Software: Should You Upgrade?

Updated February 12, 2026, Apple released iOS 26.3 with Transfer to Android, allowing iPhone users to wirelessly move photos, messages, and apps to Android devices.
Following beta work, the companies coordinated to build the transfer system, driven by EU regulations and interoperability testing, with EU officials welcoming the new features.
The new privacy toggle Limit Precise Location reduces coordinate precision shared with cellular networks, affecting only carriers and requiring Apple C1 or C1X modems on iPhone Air, iPhone 16e, and iPad Pro M5 Wi‑Fi + Cellular.
Users can update by going to Settings app > General > Software Update on eligible devices, but health data and previously connected accessories won’t transfer, while the eSIM transfer process requires side-button double-click confirmation.
Wider switching could shift user flows between iOS and Android platforms, but device, modem limits and carrier adaptation required limit impact; only Boost Mobile confirmed support so far.

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9to5Mac

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Forbes

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Journal du Geek

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