iOS 26.3 is expected to roll out publicly in early February 2026, as Apple may skip the fourth beta and move straight to the final version.
The update may introduce a 'Transfer to Android' feature, letting users move contacts, photos, messages, and more by placing both phones side by side.
iOS 26.3 is tipped to add stronger location privacy controls, better notification sharing with non-Apple devices, and small visual changes like dynamic wallpapers.
Apple iOS 26.3 is just around the corner, and with the launch of the new version, users will soon have another way to keep their private data under lock and key. Apple has already released three iterations of iOS 26.3 for developers and beta testers, and reports suggest the company may skip a fourth beta. The Cupertino giant is expected to roll out the release candidate of the operating system soon, and if no major bugs are discovered, a stable public release could follow shortly after. With the new OS, Apple is said to be bringing the Transfer to Android feature to iPhones. Additionally, the update is expected to allow iPhones to send notifications to non-Apple devices as well. Here’s everything we know about iOS 26.3 so far.
SurveyiOS 26.3: Release timeline (Expected)
Apple has already released three iterations of the iOS 26.3 beta. If reports are to be trusted, a fourth beta is highly unlikely. This strongly suggests that the stable version of iOS 26.3 could be officially released within the first two weeks of February 2026.
iOS 26.3: Supported devices
The following iPhone models are eligible to receive the iOS 26.3 update:
- iPhone 17 series: iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max
- iPhone Air
- iPhone 16 series: iPhone 16, 16e, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 15 series: iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14 series: iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 series: iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 series: iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11 series: iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
- iPhone SE: iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone SE (3rd generation)
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iOS 26.3: Features (Expected)
Apple is expected to introduce the ‘Transfer to Android’ feature to your iPhone with its upcoming iOS 26.3. The feature will allow the users to transfer contacts, notes, photos, messages, and more to an Android device by simply placing both devices side by side.
Along with that, the Cupertino giant is also said to be working on making its iOS compatible with Android devices, as the new update is expected to enable the forwarding of notifications from an iPhone to any non-Apple device.
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The upcoming iOS 26.3 is also rumoured to come with new privacy features, such as a ‘Limit Precise Location’ option that will prevent carriers from tracking your exact location based on your street address.
Along with the abovementioned, the new update is also expected to bring some graphical improvements to the iPhone, such as a new wallpaper menu that will feature a special section for live wallpapers that change depending on the weather in your area.
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