Apple has officially released iOS 26.3 version update for iPhone users. This update has been brought mainly to improve the performance of the phone and fix minor technical problems. Apple has also released iPadOS 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3, watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3 and visionOS 26.3.
It is being told that the company will soon bring iOS 26.4, in which Siri equipped with Google Gemini AI, new emoji and other major changes can be seen. iOS 26.4 is expected to arrive around April.
Some special features of iOS 26.3
Although this update mainly focuses on system stability and fixing bugs, it does include some features that will change the way you use the iPhone:
Data transfer from Android to iPhone now easy
Till now, to switch from Android to iPhone one had to resort to separate apps, which was quite a tiring task. But now Apple and Google together have created a new standard. Now you can start data transfer by simply placing your iPhone and Android phone near each other. Through this, you will be able to move your photos, messages, notes, apps and even WhatsApp chats easily. For this, both the devices will have to be connected to the same Wi-Fi.
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Your location will now be even more secure
A new privacy feature has been added in iOS 26.3, which allows users to hide their exact location. The feature is currently available on certain iPhone models—like the iPhone 16e and iPhone Air—which have Apple’s own 5G modem. With this, the mobile company will know only the surrounding area instead of your complete location. However, this will not affect apps like Find My. This feature is available only on certain mobile networks.
4 exclusive features for Europe
Due to EU regulations, users there get some extra features, which are not currently available in India or the US:
Third-Party Smartwatch Support: Now users will be able to reply to messages from any other smartwatch other than Apple Watch.
Easy Pairing: Earbuds of other companies will also connect immediately as soon as they are brought near the iPhone like AirPods.
Open use of NFC: Banks will be able to use the iPhone’s NFC to make payments through their own apps. They will not need to depend on Apple Wallet.
Free Data Sharing: Now features like data transfer, AirPlay and Continuity Camera can be implemented with other devices as well, which were earlier limited only to the Apple ecosystem.
