Overview
- Apple released the first developer betas for iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 (build 23D5089e), alongside macOS Tahoe, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS 26.3.
- Early code examination indicates support for an improved iPhone‑to‑Android migration flow that can be initiated via QR code or session ID during setup.
- Transfer targets reportedly include photos, contacts, SMS/RCS/iMessages with attachments, WhatsApp history, calendars, voice memos, notes, call history, and some settings, with exclusions such as DRM music, Wi‑Fi passwords, and paid apps.
- The beta also adds the option to forward iPhone notifications to a third‑party wearable, with per‑app controls and a one‑device limit that pauses Apple Watch alerts when enabled elsewhere.
- Reporters expect the public release in late January or February, and note that first x.3 betas are typically light on new features given Apple’s holiday testing cadence.