Apple users testing the latest beta software reported issues with several Continuity features after upgrading to iOS 26.3 beta 3 and iPadOS 26.3 beta 3. The problem appears to affect some of Apple’s newest devices, including the iPhone 17 lineup and the M5-powered iPad Pro. Core features such as iPhone Mirroring, AirPlay mirroring to Apple TV, Continuity Camera, and Sidecar reportedly fail to work as expected. Apple has acknowledged the issue in its updated developer notes and has listed the affected devices.
According to Apple, the problem affects the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, and the iPad Pro with the M5 chip. On these devices, iPhone Mirroring does not work. This feature lets people see and control their phone screen on a Mac. AirPlay mirroring to Apple TV 4K is also broken, stopping users from showing their screen on a television.
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Aside from the one mentioned above, users have also reported that the Continuity Camera, which allows an iPhone to act as a wireless camera for a Mac or Apple TV, currently fails to connect. Sidecar, the feature that turns an iPad into a second screen for a Mac, is not working on the new iPad Pro either. These features are designed to save time and reduce the need for cables, making daily tasks easier.
Apple has not yet officially shared the root cause behind the failure of the Continuity features on its latest iOS 26.3 beta 3 and iPadOS 26.3 beta 3. Furthermore, as of now the users testing the beta version are on their own, as Apple has no workaround listed for them. Since this is a test release of the software, problems like this are expected, but the number of broken features within the release is what makes this update more disruptive than usual.
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The timing is important. Updates ending in point three usually arrive near the end of January. With only a short window left, the schedule may shift into early February. Before a public release, Apple normally sends out a near-final version to testers. That step should confirm whether these Continuity features return.
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Based on Apple’s usual timeline, the third iteration of an iOS or iPadOS update typically arrives in late January. However, with the month nearing its end, it now appears likely that the release may be delayed until early February. Additionally, Apple is expected to skip the fourth iteration of the update and instead roll out release candidate versions to developers and beta testers in the near future. This release is anticipated to include a fix for the ongoing Continuity issues.