Overview
- iOS 26.3 beta adds a Notification Forwarding setting that can send iPhone alerts to a non‑Apple accessory.
- Users pick a single device for forwarding, and Apple Watch notifications are paused while the feature is active.
- Per‑app controls let users choose which apps can forward, and forwarded alerts include the app name and full notification content.
- Apple flags privacy risks tied to exposing messages, emails, medical alerts and other notification data to third parties.
- The feature sits atop a new AccessoryNotifications framework that appears in the beta but lacks public SDK documentation for developers.