Apple's iOS 26.3 beta introduces enhanced interoperability with Android devices through a new transfer system, adds notification forwarding for third-party smartwatches limited to the EU, and includes new EU-specific features like proximity pairing and NFC updates, along with minor wallpaper changes. The full release is expected in late January 2026.
Apple's upcoming iOS 26.3 beta introduces features to simplify transferring data from iPhone to Android devices and forwarding notifications to non-Apple smartwatches, enhancing cross-platform compatibility. These features are currently available to developers and beta testers and are expected to be released to the public in early 2026.
Apple has released the first beta of iOS 26.3, introducing two key features: notification forwarding to third-party devices like smartwatches, and a new data transfer process to Android devices developed in partnership with Google. These features aim to enhance device interoperability, with the update currently available for beta testers and potential for additional features in future beta releases.