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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Apple's upcoming iOS 26.3 update will support proximity pairing and notifications for third-party devices in Europe, making it easier to connect accessories like headphones and smartwatches, in compliance with the EU's Digital Market Act, with full functionality expected by 2026.
Apple is expected to release iOS 26.3 in late January, following a consistent pattern of iOS x.3 updates launching about a week after Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with new features including wallpaper changes, Android transfer, and EU notification forwarding.
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 public beta versions of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3, allowing users to test upcoming features before official release.
iOS 26.3 beta 1 introduces a new dedicated Weather wallpaper section, splitting it from Astronomy, and offers three new live weather condition wallpapers with different styles, making it easier for users to customize their iPhone backgrounds.
Apple is testing iOS 26.3 with new features including a simplified transfer tool for Android, Notification Forwarding to third-party wearables in the EU, a dedicated Weather wallpaper section, and ongoing leaks about future iOS versions and Apple devices. The update is expected in late January and aims to improve cross-platform data transfer and notification management.
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.
The iOS 26.3 beta introduces a new Notification Forwarding feature that complies with EU regulations, allowing third-party devices to receive notifications from iPhones, but with privacy considerations and limitations such as supporting only one accessory at a time.