Marcus Barkac
banner
marcusbarkac.bsky.social
Marcus Barkac
@marcusbarkac.bsky.social
Cats | Gaming | Always Sunny | Horror | Metal
Reposted by Marcus Barkac
Apple Releases iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3
Apple Releases iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3
Apple today released iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3, the latest updates to the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 operating systems that came out in September. The new software comes almost two months after Apple released iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. According to Apple's release notes, iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 include unspecified bug fixes and security updates, but there are a couple features that Apple didn't highlight. The updates add a tool for transitioning from an Apple device to an Android device. Transfers are able to be started during the device setup process, and moving data from one device to another can be done without having to download apps from Apple and Google. The transfer process supports moving photos, messages, notes, apps, passwords, phone numbers, and more, and it's not too surprising that Apple isn't advertising it. Data transfers were already possible, though not quite as simple, and Apple likely doesn't want to encourage users to move to a different platform. In December, the European Union took credit for the new transfer tool, touting it as an example of how the Digital Markets Act (DMA) benefits users and developers. Google and Apple apparently implemented the feature because the DMA requires services to offer interoperability to prevent customers from being locked in to an operating system. The two companies opted to add the functionality worldwide rather than just in the EU. iOS 26.3 includes a setting to limit carrier location tracking, though it is limited to a few select carriers worldwide. In the United States, only Boost Mobile is supporting the feature as of now. EE and BT in the UK offer it, as does Telekom in Germany and AIS and True in Thailand. It is a feature available only for devices with C1 or C1X modems. In the iOS 26.3 beta, Apple added other Europe-only changes for third-party wearables, which were shared by the European Commission. Devices like headphones and smartwatches will be able to use some of the same functionality available to the AirPods and the Apple Watch going forward. Proximity pairing will allow third-party devices to pair with an iOS device in an AirPods-like one-tap way by bringing an accessory close to an iPhone or an iPad. Third-party accessories like smart watches will be able to receive richer notifications from the ‌iPhone‌, which are able to be viewed and interacted with. Apple is allowing notifications to be forwarded to a single connected device, so turning on notifications for a third-party watch disables notifications on the Apple Watch. While these features have been tested in iOS 26.3, they may have been removed for the release version of the software and could come in a future update. Most of the beta testing period focused on bug fixes and these EU-specific features, so there isn't a lot that's new in iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3. We are expecting a lot more to be added in iOS 26.4, and the first beta of iOS 26.4 could come this month.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26 This article, "Apple Releases iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
www.macrumors.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:10 PM
I would have played my Switch 2 more if Donkey Kong 64 was on NSO.
January 14, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Perfect morning soundtrack for my morning at work. @christopherlarkin.bsky.social won best soundtrack in my heart this year.
Hollow Knight: Silksong (Original Soundtrack) by Christopher Larkin on Apple Music
Album · 2025 · 53 Songs
music.apple.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Reposted by Marcus Barkac
Apple Releases iOS 26.2 With Alarms for Reminders, Lock Screen Changes, Enhanced Safety Alerts and More
Apple Releases iOS 26.2 With Alarms for Reminders, Lock Screen Changes, Enhanced Safety Alerts and More
Apple today released iOS 26.2, the second major update to the iOS 26 operating system that came out in September, iOS 26.2 comes a little over a month after iOS 26.1 launched. ‌iOS 26‌.2 is compatible with the ‌iPhone‌ 11 series and later, as well as the second-generation ‌‌iPhone‌‌ SE. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. iOS 26.2 adds an option to activate an alarm when a reminder is due, an option to change the opacity of the time on the Lock Screen, updated AirDrop functionality, and new features for the Podcasts app. It also brings Live Translation for the AirPods to the EU, and adds support for alternative app stores and other voice assistants in Japan. Apple's release notes for the update are below. For more on the new features in ‌iOS 26‌, we have a dedicated roundup.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26Related Forums: iOS 26, macOS Tahoe This article, "Apple Releases iOS 26.2 With Alarms for Reminders, Lock Screen Changes, Enhanced Safety Alerts and More" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
www.macrumors.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Good to see my guy, Art The Clown, getting some much deserved representation out there on Fortnite.
October 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Insane.
BAD OMENS - Dying To Love (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by SUMERIAN
youtu.be
October 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM