iOS 26.3 Beta: Android Switching, Third-Party Watch Support, Enhanced Privacy Arrive
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Moneycontrol•28-01-2026, 18:57
iOS 26.3 Beta: Android Switching, Third-Party Watch Support, Enhanced Privacy Arrive
- •iOS 26.3 beta 3 introduces a new 'Transfer to Android' system, developed with Google, for seamless data migration from iPhone to Android devices.
- •The update includes 'Limit precise location' feature, restricting cellular networks' ability to pinpoint a user's exact location, currently available with select carriers.
- •Notification Forwarding allows iPhone notifications on third-party smartwatches, limited to one accessory at a time and not compatible with Apple Watch.
- •EU-specific changes in iOS 26.3 include proximity pairing for third-party accessories, new NFC capabilities, and high-bandwidth peer-to-peer Wi-Fi connections.
- •The update also refines the wallpapers interface, splitting Weather and Astronomy categories and adding new live weather wallpaper options.
Why It Matters: iOS 26.3 focuses on Android interoperability, third-party wearable support, and privacy, driven by regulatory compliance.
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