iOS 26.3 makes it easier to switch to Android

"On Wednesday, Apple released its latest iOS 26 update, which includes a new process for switching from an iPhone to an Android phone, as previously reported by . The updated transferring tool can move over data like apps, photos, messages, and even a user's phone number by sitting the two phones side by side. Previously, users typically needed to either download Apple and Google's data transfer apps on each device or manually copy all their apps and data over."

"iPhone users in the EU also now have an option for "notification forwarding" with third-party wearables in iOS 26.3. This update allows users to view the full contents of notifications on third-party wearables and control which apps they get notifications from, bringing the third-party smartwatch experience more in line with the Apple Watch. Improving interoperability between iPhones and non-Apple wearables, including features like notification functionality, was one of several requirements for Apple to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act."

Apple released iOS 26.3 with a new side-by-side transfer process that moves apps, photos, messages, and a user's phone number from an iPhone to an Android phone. The updated transferring tool removes the previous need to download separate transfer apps or manually copy data. European Union iPhone users gain a 'notification forwarding' option for third-party wearables that displays full notification contents and lets users control app-specific notifications, aligning third-party smartwatch behavior with the Apple Watch. These interoperability changes respond to EU Digital Markets Act requirements. To install, open Settings > General > Software Update and verify device compatibility.

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