Overview

• Code in iOS 26.1 beta 1 references an unreleased Notification Forwarding option to display iPhone alerts on non-Apple accessories.
• Strings indicate forwarding would work with only one accessory at a time and would turn off Apple Watch notifications while enabled.
• The beta also points to new pairing frameworks, including one called AccessoryExtension, which appear unfinished but suggest a simpler setup for third-party devices.
• Apple has not confirmed the capability or its regional availability, and reporters suggest it could be intended primarily for EU users under the Digital Markets Act.
• iOS 26.1 is expected in October, yet the forwarding feature may ship later once the underlying frameworks are ready.