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Apple Releases Developer Beta 2 for iOS 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3 and the Rest of Its Platforms

Developers receive fresh test builds focused on interoperability features, with iOS 26.2.1 reportedly close.

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Overview

  • Apple seeded second developer betas for iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3, watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, visionOS 26.3 and HomePod software.
  • Builds are available over the air for enrolled devices and from the Apple Developer site, with iOS/iPadOS at 23D5103d and macOS Tahoe at 25D5101c.
  • iOS 26.3 testing centers on a native Transfer to Android setup flow that can move photos, messages, notes, apps, passwords, phone number and more.
  • The release also includes an EU‑only Notification Forwarding setting for third‑party wearables, with early reports pointing to mostly fixes and polish in beta 2.
  • Site telemetry cited by 9to5Mac indicates Apple is internally testing iOS 26.2.1 for a near‑term bug‑fix release, while public 26.3 updates are expected around late January according to multiple outlets.