
Apple Launches iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 Betas with New Features
Apple has released the first beta versions of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to developers for testing, signaling upcoming updates for these platforms.
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Apple has released the first beta versions of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to developers for testing, signaling upcoming updates for these platforms.

Apple has released the first beta versions of iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 to developers for testing, indicating upcoming updates for iPhone and iPad devices.

Apple has released the fourth beta versions of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, and other updates for developers to test new features and improvements.

Apple has released second beta versions of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, and more, indicating ongoing testing and development for upcoming updates.

Apple has released second developer betas for its upcoming iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS, and Apple TV updates, which are more stable than initial builds but still intended for testing on secondary devices. These betas introduce Liquid Glass effects on newer hardware and are recommended for experienced users with backup plans, as early versions can have significant bugs and performance issues.

Apple announced iOS 26 at WWDC, featuring a major visual redesign with a new liquid glass theme and round icons, along with updates like live translations and group chat indicators. The beta is available now for developers, with a public beta expected next month.

WhatsApp is working on new features to encourage proactive conversations, including a section suggesting new contacts to chat with and displaying recently online contacts when adding people to a call. These features have been spotted in beta releases and could roll out to users in the future, aiming to promote more proactive communication within the app.

Apple has released the fourth beta versions of iOS 17.4 and macOS Sonoma 14.4, with a focus on changes related to EU regulatory requirements, including reduced commission structure for apps, support for third-party default browsers and web engines, and third-party iPhone app stores. The updates also include new emoji characters and improvements to visionOS 1.1 beta. iOS 17.4 is set to be available for everyone in March.

Apple has released the third developer betas for iOS 17.2, macOS 14.2, watchOS 10.2, and tvOS 17.2, along with the sixth beta version of visionOS for Vision Pro developers. iOS 17.2 introduces Apple's Journal app, which uses on-device machine learning to provide personalized suggestions for journaling. Other features include the ability to mark entries as important, prompts for writing, and end-to-end encryption for privacy. The betas also bring new features such as a navigation sidebar for the TV app and collaborative Apple Music playlists.