/ios11diOS 26.3 releasedApple has released iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3, bringing unspecified bug fixes and security updates. A notable addition is a tool for transitioning data from an Apple device to an Android device, supporting the transfer of various data types. The update also includes a setting to limit carrier location tracking for select carriers worldwide. Additionally, iOS 26.3 introduces features for third-party wearables, enabling proximity pairing and richer notifications, though these features may be subject to change in future updates.
/iosJan 14the2ee RCS coming soon?Apple is close to supporting end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages, according to the latest iOS 26.3 beta. This development follows the GSM Association's efforts to implement the privacy feature for messages sent between Android and iPhone devices. The new carrier bundle setting in the iOS beta allows carriers to enable and disable E2EE for RCS messages, potentially making the encryption status visible to users as per GSMA standards.