Apple today released release candidate (RC) versions of the upcoming iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 updates to developers for testing, with the software arriving 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 their iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update.
iOS 26.3 adds a tool to switch from iPhone to Android devices. Transfers can be initiated during the device setup process, and moving data from one device to another can now be done without having to download a specific app.
Apple’s transfer process supports moving photos, messages, notes, apps, passwords, phone numbers and more.
The update also includes notification push settings for third-party wearables in the European Union and a few minor changes to the Weather wallpaper. For more information on what’s changed, check out our list of iOS 26.3 beta features.
With RC now available, Apple is likely to release iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 next week.
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