iOS 26.3 Beta 1 brings easier transfers to Android devices, notification forwarding

While iOS 26.2 launched only a few days ago, Apple has already begun seeding the first iOS 26.3 beta to supported devices. This release brings a few notable changes, including an all-new transfer tool for users who want to migrate from iPhone to Android, as well as notification forwarding to third-party wearables.

Transfer to Android is the latest addition to Apple’s set of transfer tools. It allows you to migrate data like apps, photos, contacts, messages and more by connecting the two devices to the same wireless network. The novelty is that this feature is now built into iOS and does not require any additional apps.

Notification Forwarding is the other big addition in iOS 26.3, but it is only available in the EU for now. It allows third-party wearables to receive notifications from your iPhone. The feature can be enabled by going into Settings > Notifications > Notification Forwarding.

Once ticked, users will be able to pick and choose which apps can send out notifications to their wearables. The feature currently works on a single device, so if you have an Apple Watch connected to your phone, you won’t be able to receive notifications. The new feature is a direct result of the European Union’s Digital Markets Act, which forced Apple to open up access to its iOS notification system.

Another new feature in iOS 26.3 is the Weather wallpaper, which now gets its own separate section inside the Lock Screen customization options.

Apple is expected to drop iOS 26.3 in January.

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