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Apple Paves Way for Android Data Transfers with New Update
12 Feb
Summary
- New iOS update enables data transfer to Android devices.
- Notification forwarding to third-party accessories is now possible.
- Location privacy enhanced with 'limit precise location' toggle.
Apple has rolled out its 26.3 updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and other operating systems, focusing on bug fixes and enhanced user experience. A significant new feature facilitates data transfer from iPhones to Android devices, including photos and messages, aided by the AppMigrationKit developer framework. This interoperability is also supported by Android's recent Data Transfer API.
Further enhancing connectivity, iOS 26.3 introduces 'notification forwarding,' allowing iPhone notifications to be sent to third-party accessories such as Wear OS smartwatches, contingent on EU regulations. This feature requires selecting one device for forwarding notifications, disabling simultaneous forwarding to an Apple Watch.
On select newer devices equipped with Apple's C1 and C1X modems, the update includes a 'limit precise location' toggle. This privacy feature reduces the precision of location data shared with cellular networks. Availability is restricted to specific models like the iPhone Air and M5 iPad Pro, and select carriers such as Boost Mobile in the US.
Looking ahead, the upcoming 26.4 releases are anticipated to feature Apple's more intelligent Siri, powered by Google's Gemini language models, a notable shift from previous plans involving OpenAI's technology. This advanced Siri is expected to undergo beta testing before a wider release.
