US EditiontvOS 26.3 and watchOS 26.3 beta 2 now available, plus more
Apple's beta 2 for iOS 26.3 and related platforms includes EU-mandated features and a new iPhone-to-Android transfer tool, with quick fixes enabled as teams return from holiday.
- This month, Apple released developer beta 2 for iOS 26.3, available through the developer channel and Software Update on devices.
- Apple focused the 26.3 betas on EU's Digital Markets Act-driven Notification Forwarding and proximity pairing, while Beta 1 shipped just before the holiday as a smaller release to limit bugs and added an iPhone-to-Android transfer tool.
- MacOS Tahoe 26.3 beta 2 includes release build 25D5101c and an install path in System Settings → General → Software Update for the macOS Developer Tahoe Beta.
- Kicking off the 2026 beta period, Apple enables faster fixes with engineering teams back but appears to keep iOS 26.3 modest, reserving larger features for iOS 26.4 and a Siri AI revamp.
- Based on past timing, iOS 26.3 is likely to ship toward the end of this month, with additional features and bug fixes in the iOS 26.3 beta cycle and the Black Unity wallpaper included.
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Apple iOS 26.3 Beta 2 Brings "Transfer to Android" Feature & Opens Accessory Support in the EU
Apple released the second beta of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to developers on Monday, 12 January 2026, refining a significant update that simplifies cross-platform data migration and addressing the limitation of European users.EU customers until now could not send notifications to non-Apple mobile accessories like smartwatches or enjoy AirPods-style proximity pairing with other earbuds.Coming four weeks after the initial beta, the software is inch…
The improved Siri may still have to wait, but there are better Android transfers and other goodies. An overview of iOS 26.3.
iOS 26.3 Beta 2: Siri 2.0 is FINALLY Coming!
Apple has officially released iOS 26.3 developer beta 2, marking another significant step in the evolution of its software ecosystem. This update is part of a broader rollout that includes iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS, showcasing Apple’s commitment to refining its platforms. While the changes in this beta may appear subtle, they lay the […] The post iOS 26.3 Beta 2: Siri 2.0 is FINALLY Coming! appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
Apple's iOS 26.3 Beta for iPhone Release Ignites Fury, Google Team-Up Makes Android Switch Too Easy For Rivals
Apple's traditionally rigid ecosystem is showing signs of a significant strategic shift with its latest software release. The tech giant has officially deployed the second developer beta of iOS 26.3, a version that expands upon a controversial collaboration with Google designed to improve cross-platform interoperability.This partnership, which simplifies the transition from iPhone to Android, has sparked considerable debate among analysts who be…
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