iOS 26.3 may make switching from iPhone to Android easier.

The iOS 26.3 beta adds a 'Transfer to Android' option to move photos, messages, apps and other data to an Android device and a notification-forwarding setting for non‑Apple accessories; the beta is available to developers and public testers and Apple has not announced a public release date.

Apple's iOS 26.3 is in its first public beta and introduces features intended to simplify moving data from an iPhone to an Android device and to forward notifications to non‑Apple accessories. The beta follows recent Apple moves such as adding RCS support to Messages and is available to developers and public beta testers. The update is not final and the article notes betas can be buggy and may reduce battery life. Apple has not announced when iOS 26.3 will be released to the general public. Details: - The iOS 26.3 beta adds a “Transfer to Android” option found under Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone, which presents on-screen steps to transfer photos, messages, apps and other data to an Android device. - The article describes Android’s existing switch process as involving several preparation steps (for example disabling FaceTime and Messages) and notes iOS 26.3 aims to streamline the move by providing a direct option. - A Notification Forwarding setting appears under Settings > Notifications > Notification Forwarding and is described as forwarding notifications to one accessory at a time; Apple notes notifications will not appear on Apple Watch while forwarding is turned on. - The first iOS 26.3 beta was released in December and is available to developers and public beta testers, and the article recommends using a secondary device for betas because they may be unstable and have shorter battery life. - No public release date has been announced for iOS 26.3. Summary: These additions aim to simplify switching between platforms and expand notification compatibility with non‑Apple accessories. Undetermined at this time.