Apple today deployed release candidate (RC) versions of the upcoming iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 updates to developers for testing purposes, the software comes a week after the release of the third beta. RCs represent the final versions of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 that will be released to the public if no bugs are found in the updates.
Registered developers can download updates from the Settings app on an iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting the Software Update option.
iOS 26.3 adds a tool to switch from iPhone to Android device. Transfer can be started during the device setup process, and moving data from one device to another can now be done without downloading a specific app.
Apple’s transfer process supports moving pictures, messages, notes, apps, passwords, phone number, and more.
The update also includes a Notification Forwarding setting for third-party wearables in the European Union, and there are minor changes to the Weather wallpaper. More information on what’s changed can be found in our list of iOS 26.3 beta features.
With RC now available, Apple will likely release iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 next week.
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