Topic: ios beta
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iOS 26.2 Beta Released: New Updates for Games, Messages & Measure
Apple has released the second beta of iOS 26.2, focusing on enhancements to the Games, Messages, and Measure apps for beta testers. The Games app now includes a splash screen and improved features like real-time challenge scores and better library filtering, while the Measure app gains a Liquid G...
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iOS 26.1 Beta 2: All New Features Revealed
Apple has released the second developer beta for iOS 26.1, featuring new functionality and the return of some familiar features, including a redesigned alarm interface with a 'Slide to stop' gesture to prevent accidental dismissal. iPadOS 26.1 beta 2 reintroduces Slide Over multitasking, allowing...
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iOS 26.3 Beta Breaks Key Continuity Features
The latest iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 beta releases have broken key Continuity features like iPhone Mirroring, AirPlay, Continuity Camera, and Sidecar, particularly affecting newer iPhone and iPad Pro models. Apple has officially acknowledged these widespread issues in developer notes, stating they...
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iOS 26.3 Public Beta 2 Released: See the New Features
Apple has released the second public beta of iOS 26.3, ending a holiday update pause and introducing groundwork for future features. The update includes code indicating Apple is preparing infrastructure for end-to-end encryption (E2EE) support within the RCS messaging standard. This beta also ret...
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iOS 26.3's Android-Inspired Feature You Might Actually Want
iOS 26.3 beta introduces a new "Transfer to Android" tool in settings, simplifying the process of moving data like photos and messages from an iPhone to an Android device via a cable. The update also adds a Notification Forwarding feature, allowing iPhone alerts to be sent to compatible third-par...
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iOS 26.3 Beta 1 Released for iPhone and iPad Developers
Apple has released developer beta versions of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 shortly after the public launch of the stable 26.2 versions. The initial focus of this update appears to be on improving system stability and reliability, likely addressing bugs rather than adding major new features. Access is...
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Unlock Third-Party Assistants on iPhone With iOS 26.2
Apple will allow Japanese iPhone users to set third-party voice assistants like Gemini or Alexa as the default option for the Side Button, moving beyond Siri. This change is a direct response to Japan’s Mobile Software Competition Act, which mandates that platform holders must provide access to c...
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Apple iOS 26.2 Public Beta: What's New and How to Get It
Apple has released the first public beta of iOS 26.2, allowing users to preview new features and refinements ahead of the official launch. Key updates include AI-generated chapters in Podcasts, enhanced Sleep Score metrics, and alarms in Reminders that override Focus modes. The stable release is ...
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Apple Adds Option to Reduce Liquid Retina Display Glare
iOS 26.1 beta introduces a new display tinting feature to reduce glare on Liquid Retina screens, allowing users to switch between clear and tinted modes for better readability. The update includes a privacy enhancement that lets users disable the camera shortcut on the lock screen, preventing una...
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iOS 26.1 Beta Battery Test: Tinted vs Clear Mode Drain
Apple's iOS 26.1 beta introduced a Tinted option for Liquid Glass, prompting tests to see if it affects battery life on the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Controlled tests under identical conditions showed no significant battery savings from Tinted mode or additional accessibility settings like Reduce Transp...
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iOS Beta Suggests Notifications for Third-Party Watches
Evidence in iOS 26.1 beta suggests Apple is developing a native "notification forwarding" feature to allow iPhone alerts on non-Apple wearables, a function currently limited to the Apple Watch. The feature is likely a response to the EU's Digital Markets Act, which pressures Apple to improve inte...
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Google and Apple Team Up to Simplify Phone Switching
Google and Apple are collaborating to integrate a new, direct data transfer tool into the initial setup process for switching between Android and iPhone, moving beyond standalone apps. The feature is currently in early testing within Android Canary and an upcoming iOS 26 beta, with plans for refi...
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