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Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Developers

Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming just a few days after Apple released iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2.

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Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update.

We don't yet know what's included in the new beta software, but because that these updates will be tested over the holiday period, Apple may be planning to focus on bug fixes and performance improvements rather than adding major new features.

When we learn what's new in the updates, we'll share details.

iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 are limited to developers at the current time, but Apple will likely release a public beta in the next couple of days.

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9 months ago

You know how it goes…
How’s battery life?
Overheating?
How’s performance in Safari?
Get they finally rid of Liquid Glass??
I’m new and I’m already tired of the lIqUiD gLaSs complaints all the time. lol. Or my new favorite, “I’ll just stay on iOS 18.7.2.” announcements, a MacRumors declaration of fealty.
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9 months ago

You know how it goes…
How’s battery life?
Overheating?
How’s performance in Safari?
Get they finally rid of Liquid Glass??
Battery life is insane! I didn’t need to charge since I’ve updated!
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9 months ago
Hopefully this one finally fixes the app redraw issue…
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9 months ago

I’m new and I’m already tired of the lIqUiD gLaSs complaints all the time. lol. Or my new favorite, “I’ll just stay on iOS 18.7.2. announcements,” a MacRumors declaration of fealty.
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9 months ago
You know how it goes…
How’s battery life?
Overheating?
How’s performance in Safari?
Get they finally rid of Liquid Glass??
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9 months ago

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