Apple today seeded the release candidate (RC) versions of upcoming iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after the release of the third betas. The RCs represent the final versions of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 that will be provided to the public if no bugs are found in the updates. Registered developers can download the updates from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting the Software Update option. iOS 26.3 adds a tool for transitioning from an ‌iPhone‌ to an Android device. Transfers can be initiated during the device setup process, and moving data from one device to another can…

Apple has released the iOS 26.3 Release Candidate for iPhone. iOS 26.3 introduces an easier way to switch between Android and iPhone, tweaks to the Astronomy and Weather wallpaper gallery, and more. more…

Apple’s beta cycle for its 26.3 updates is officially wrapping up, as the iPadOS 26.3 RC (release candidate) is now available for testing. Here’s what that means. more…

Apple today provided developers with the release candidate versions of upcoming watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and visionOS 26.3 updates for testing purposes. The software comes a week after Apple provided the third betas. The release candidates are the final version of the updates that will be provided to the public as long as no bugs are found. The software updates are available through the Settings app on each device, and because these are developer betas, a free developer account is required. We don't know what new features might be added in watchOS 26.3, visionOS 26.3, and tvOS 26.3, and nothing new has been discovered so far. Apple doesn't typically provide release notes for betas, so we might not know what's…

In a volatile start to the new year for the technology sector, Apple has emerged as a standout performer, outpacing broader tech indices by the largest degree since early 2025. The iPhone maker’s shares have bucked the downward trend gripping many AI-focused and software-heavy stocks, as investors seek refuge in the company’s perceived stability amid growing concerns over artificial intelligence disruption. On Wednesday, Apple’s stock rose approximately 1.8% in midday trading in New York, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index fell 2.4%. This performance gap highlights a stark divergence: Apple is up nearly 6% so far this month, compared to a 3.3% decline for the Nasdaq 100 over the same period. The outperformance extends a recent trend where Apple has…

In a volatile start to the new year for the technology sector, Apple has emerged as a standout performer, outpacing broader tech indices by the largest degree since early 2025. The iPhone maker’s shares have bucked the downward trend gripping many AI-focused and software-heavy stocks, as investors seek refuge in the company’s perceived stability amid growing concerns over artificial intelligence disruption. On Wednesday, Apple’s stock rose approximately 1.8% in midday trading in New York, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index fell 2.4%. This performance gap highlights a stark divergence: Apple is up nearly 6% so far this month, compared to a 3.3% decline for the Nasdaq 100 over the same period. The outperformance extends a recent trend where Apple has…