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

This update is compatible with all iPhones from 2019 on — that means the iPhone 11 onwards. The iPhone XS, XS Max and XR supported iOS 18 but aren’t compatible with the new software. Every phone from iPhone 11 to the latest, including second- and third-generation iPhone SE, right up to iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air, are covered.

Apple has just released iOS 26.3 beta 3 for public beta testers. Here’s what’s new in the latest beta software.

Once iOS 26.3 rolls out, iPhone owners will gain access to a new privacy feature that limits the precision of the location cellular networks can see.

OS 26.3 is expected to launch soon, introducing three new ways to customize the iPhone thanks to new settings and wallpaper options.

But even if you don’t have an iOS 26 iPhone and have no intention of buying a new AirTag, Apple has something for you, too. Alongside the 26 releases, Apple has also updated several of its older operating systems,

Seamless data transfer, RCS encryption, better battery life, and more. Learn what’s new for iPhone users in this update.

Apple has added a new privacy feature in iOS 26.3 that lets users limit how precisely their location is shared with cellular networks. The setting is exclusive to devices using Apple’s own modem and works without affecting signal quality or emergency services.

Apple today seeded the third betas of upcoming iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after the release of the second betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting the Software Update option.

Smarter Siri, expanded emojis, streamlined app features, and more. Beta in February, public release mid-March!