iOS 26.3 brings Android switching, third-party watch support, and new privacy controls

Apple has released the third beta of iOS 26.3, introducing easier switching from iPhone to Android, notification forwarding to third-party wearables, and new privacy controls for location data.

Apple Issues Urgent Software Fix Affecting Over 2 Billion iPhones

Apple released urgent iOS updates, including iOS 12.5.8 for older iPhones, after emergency-call issues in Australia and a 2027 certificate deadline.

Apple drops unexpected iOS update, including older models—full device list

Apple surprises users with unexpected update, quietly reviving older iPhones and iPads.

iOS 26.3 beta brings Android transfer, privacy control, and wearable support

Apple iOS 26.3 beta brings new tools to transfer data to Android, control location sharing, and forward notifications to third-party devices.
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iOS 26.3 Could Support End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messaging on Your iPhone

According to AppleInsider, iOS 26.3 could finally include support for E2EE RCS messaging in Messages. A French developer known as Tiino-X83 posted a screenshot online of what could be carrier bundles in the latest iOS 26.3 beta's code. There's also a new key titled "SupportsE2EE."

Apple Prepares iOS 26 With RCS 3 Support Major Upgrades for Messaging

Apple is planning to add support for RCS 3 in iOS 26, a move that could improve messaging capabilities between iPhones and Android devices.