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Apple's iOS 26.3 Beta: Android Switch, Privacy Risks Ahead

12/16/2025

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Apple released the first beta of iOS 26.3 on December 15, 2025, following the iOS 16.2 update.
The final public release is expected in late January or early February.
The update adds easier switching between Android and iPhone and an EU-mandated Notification Forwarding option for third-party devices.
Apple says the change could raise privacy risks by exposing sensitive user data to third parties.

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Story summary

Apple released the first beta of iOS 26.3 on December 15, 2025, following the iOS 16.2 update.
The final public release is expected in late January or early February.
The update adds easier switching between Android and iPhone and an EU-mandated Notification Forwarding option for third-party devices.
Apple says the change could raise privacy risks by exposing sensitive user data to third parties.