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technology13 days ago•8 min saved

Apple rolls out iOS 26.3 amid Siri delays and a busy hardware roadmap

Apple released iOS 26.3 with security fixes and a few user-facing tweaks (like an iPhone-to-Android transfer tool and Weather wallpaper changes). Reports suggest Siri improvements slated for iOS 26.4 are facing snags, potentially slipping to iOS 26.5 or 27. The piece also discusses Apple Store shortages of iPhone 16e and iPad Air, rumors of the iPhone 17e, and upcoming MacBook Pro models, along with broader product plans including iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max features and other near-term releases, all signaling a cautious near-term hardware timeline.

via MacRumors|

#apple #ios-263 #iphone-17e

technology20 days ago•7 min saved

Apple's iOS 26.3/26.4 Preview, Foldable iPhone Leaks, and Fresh MacBook Pro Plans

Apple’s week of hardware and software chatter centers on iOS 26.3 RC and the first iOS 26.4 beta, leaked details for a foldable iPhone (relocated buttons, black camera plate, smaller Dynamic Island, and a rumored ~5500 mAh battery), anticipated CarPlay Ultra expansion to more brands, a revamped Mac ordering process, and new MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro/Max tied to macOS 26.3, plus a February 10 Home app upgrade deadline.

via MacRumors|

#carplay-ultra #foldable-iphone #home-app-upgrade

technology21 days ago•5 min saved

Apple Seeds RCs for iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3, Adds Android Transfer Tool

Apple seeded release-candidate builds of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to developers, signaling a final testing step before a public rollout if no major bugs are found. The RC updates introduce an iPhone-to-Android data transfer tool during setup, add a Notification Forwarding option for third-party wearables in the EU, and include minor Weather wallpaper tweaks. A public release is expected next week barring issues.

via MacRumors|

#apple #ios-263 #ipados-263

technology23 days ago•7 min saved

iOS 26.3 Beta Hints at M5 Max and Ultra Chips for Macs

iOS 26.3 beta reveals two unreleased M5 systems-on-chip (T6051/H17C and T6052/H17D), implying an M5 Max and M5 Ultra, with no M5 Pro found; sparking rumors of upcoming MacBook Pro models and possibly a Mac Studio in the M5 lineup.

via MacRumors|

#apple #chip #ios-263

technology28 days ago•6 min saved

February Preview: Gemini-Powered Siri in Beta and a Subtle iOS 26.3 Update

Apple is signaling a February lineup that includes a relatively minor iOS 26.3 update with features like an iOS-to-Android transfer tool, notification forwarding, proximity pairing for third‑party devices, and groundwork for end‑to‑end encryption in RCS, plus a more personalized Siri powered by Google Gemini arriving in iOS 26.4 beta in February (with a public release likely in March/April). The month also brings new Apple Arcade games, the Swift Student Challenge window, Super Bowl sponsorship, a Home app deprecation deadline, and Apple’s virtual shareholders meeting.

via MacRumors|

#apple #apple-arcade #gemini

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

iOS 26.3 Debuts Privacy Setting to Mask Carrier Location to Neighborhood-Level

Apple’s iOS 26.3 adds a “Limit Precise Location” option that restricts how precisely mobile networks can determine your location, reducing data to the neighborhood level for devices with Apple’s C1/C1X modems. Supported carriers include Boost Mobile (US), EE/BT (UK), Telekom (Germany), and AIS/True (Thailand); the feature requires iOS 26.3/iPadOS 26.3 on compatible devices and a restart after changing settings. It does not affect emergency location data or location data shared with apps via Location Services, and the update is currently in beta with a public release coming soon.

via MacRumors|

#c1-modem #carrier-tracking #ios-263

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

iOS 26.3 Focuses on Speed and Battery Life, with Subtle Changes

iOS 26.3, now in beta, emphasizes performance improvements and better battery life with only minor feature tweaks, and does not introduce major new features yet; potential encrypted RCS messaging and cross‑device notifications for third‑party accessories are uncertain and being refined for a future rollout. Benchmarks on newer devices show stronger single- and multi-core scores, and users report extended active use with battery health around 83%; Apple also released AirPods Pro firmware 8B34. The final iOS 26.3 release is expected in early February 2024, followed by iOS 26.4 mid‑February with a revamped Siri and other usability enhancements, plus a small iOS 26.2.1 patch to address bugs.

via Geeky Gadgets|

#apple #battery-life #ios-263

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

Apple Delivers Second iOS 26.3/iPadOS 26.3 Public Betas with Android Transfer Tool

Apple has released the second public betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 (along with tvOS 26.3 and watchOS 26.3) to testers, four weeks after the first betas. The update introduces a new iPhone-to-Android data transfer tool during setup and includes changes to third-party wearables in the EU. A public release is expected by the end of January, with downloads available to anyone who signs up on Apple's beta site.

via MacRumors|

#android-transfer #beta-testing #eu-wearables

technology1 month ago•11 min saved

iOS 26.3 Beta Signals End-to-End Encrypted RCS Texting Across Platforms

Apple's iOS 26.3 beta hints that carriers could enable end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging on iPhone‑to‑Android chats by adopting RCS Universal Profile 3.0, adding iMessage-like features such as inline replies, edits, unsend, and Tapbacks, with rollout depending on carriers and cross‑platform coordination with Google, likely arriving between iOS 26.3 and iOS 27 in select regions.

via MacRumors|

#android #end-to-end-encryption #ios-263

technology1 month ago•8 min saved

iOS 26.3 Beta Brings Cross-Platform Transfer and EU Rules to iPhone

Apple’s second iOS 26.3 beta adds a wireless iPhone-to-Android transfer tool, EU-mandated Notification Forwarding with third‑party accessory pairing, and groundwork for end‑to‑end encrypted RCS. It also introduces Weather wallpapers (with a Black Unity theme expected for February) and notes that Beta 2 shows few other changes, suggesting a relatively minor update and a likely end‑of‑month release for the final version.

via MacRumors|

#android #beta #eu

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Apple Prepares Major iOS 26.3 Update with New Features and Security Enhancements

The upcoming iOS 26.3 update, expected later this month, will bring significant new features for European iPhone users, including improved third-party device support such as proximity pairing for headphones and enhanced smartwatch compatibility, aligning with EU regulations. US users will see minor updates and bug fixes, but the major changes are targeted at European markets to foster a more interconnected digital ecosystem.

via Gear Patrol|

#digital-ecosystem #european-support #ios-263

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

iOS 26.3 Update Unveils New Features and Policy Changes

Apple has released the iOS 26.3 beta 1, introducing features like improved third-party device pairing, expanded digital ID support in seven US states, and new customization options, along with bug fixes and performance enhancements. The update aims to enhance interoperability, security, and user experience across Apple devices, with ongoing development and future updates expected to refine these features further.

via Geeky Gadgets|

#apple #bug-fixes #device-compatibility

technology2 months ago•8 min saved

Apple's Foldable iPhone: Crease-Free, Thin, and Revolutionary

Apple is developing a smaller foldable iPhone expected to launch next year, with updates on the delayed Apple TV, new features in iOS 26.3, a significant privacy fine in Italy, and early production plans for the iPhone 18 series. Additionally, Samsung is working on a foldable phone to compete with Apple's upcoming device, and EU regulations are increasing interoperability support for Apple products.

via MacRumors|

#apple-privacy-fine #apple-tv #foldable-iphone

technology2 months ago•4 min saved

iOS 26.3 Introduces New Features and EU Compatibility Enhancements

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.

via 9to5Mac|

#android-transfer #eu-features #ios-263

technology2 months ago•1 min saved

iOS 26.3 Launches with New Features and EU Compatibility Enhancements

Apple's iOS 26.3 beta introduces two features—Notification Forwarding for third-party smartwatches and Proximity pairing—that align with EU regulations, specifically the Digital Market Act, to enhance device interoperability in Europe. These features are part of Apple's compliance efforts and will be available exclusively to EU customers, with a likely release in January.

via Mashable|

#apple #digital-market-act #european-union