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Apple Rolls Out Second 26.3 Betas Across Platforms, Extends iOS/iPadOS Testing to Public

The betas focus on interoperability features, with a separate iOS 26.2.1 maintenance release reportedly near.

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Overview

  • Apple released developer beta 2 on January 12 for iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3, watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, visionOS 26.3, and HomePod 26.3, followed by public beta 2 for iOS and iPadOS on January 13.
  • Builds include iOS/iPadOS 23D5103d and macOS Tahoe 25D5101c, available via Software Update and Apple’s developer resources.
  • iOS/iPadOS 26.3 continues testing a built‑in Transfer to Android tool that moves photos, messages, notes, apps, passwords, phone number, and more during setup.
  • In the European Union, 26.3 adds a Notification Forwarding setting for third‑party wearables, with related proximity pairing changes reported for accessories.
  • Visitor‑log data cited by multiple outlets indicates Apple is internally testing iOS 26.2.1, a minor bug‑fix and security update expected to roll out soon, while reporters still anticipate a late‑January public release of 26.3.