Overview
- Apple released the first developer betas of iOS and iPadOS 26.3 (build 23D5089e) on December 15, a few days after the public iOS 26.2 rollout.
- Developers report code references to an Apple‑facilitated path for moving data from iPhone to Android that can initiate via QR code or a session ID.
- Beta strings also indicate a user option to forward iPhone notifications to a third‑party wearable with per‑app controls and support limited to one device at a time.
- The new cycle includes matching developer builds for macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS, with broader public testing expected shortly.
- Given the close timing to 26.2, this update is expected to focus on fixes and stability, and some reports suggest 26.3 may precede a larger Siri upgrade planned for 26.4.