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iOS 26.3 Hints at Improved iPhone-to-Android Texting Coming Soon

Starting with the iOS 26.3 beta, Apple appears to be laying the groundwork for carriers to be able to support end-to-end ...
AppleInsider

New in iOS 26.3: Android transfer settings, third-party notification forwarding

The first developer beta of iOS 26.3 is here, and with it, settings that make transferring to Android easier and notification forwarding for third-party wearables. With Monday's iOS 26.3 update, Apple ...

iOS 26.3: Fixing the iPhone’s Biggest Flaws

Seamless data transfer, RCS encryption, better battery life, and more. Learn what’s new for iPhone users in this update.
MacRumors

iOS 26: Transfer eSIM From Android to iPhone

Switching from Android to iPhone is a lot easier than it used to be. With the release of iOS 26, Apple has streamlined the process of transferring your eSIM from an Android device, and in most cases ...
CNET

iOS 26.3 Could Support End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messaging on Your iPhone

According to AppleInsider, iOS 26.3 could finally include support for E2EE RCS messaging in Messages. A French developer known as Tiino-X83 posted a screenshot online of what could be carrier bundles ...