AppleVis blog on iOS 26.3, released today

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:04:01 -0800 

 


Apple Releases iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 with Improved iPhone to Android 
Migration, Notification Support for Third-Party Smartwatches in the EU, and More


By AppleVis, 11 February, 2026

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Apple has today released iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to the public, bringing an 
improved experience when switching to Android, notification support for 
third-party smartwatches in the European Union, and more.


Resolved VoiceOver Bugs


Our experience is that the following accessibility bug has been resolved in iOS 
26.3 and iPadOS 26.3:

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<https://www.applevis.com/bugs/ios/when-downloading-app-app-store-voiceover-speaks-extraneous-text-prior-speaking-download>
 When downloading an app from the App Store, VoiceOver no longer speaks 
extraneous text prior to the download progress.


New VoiceOver Bugs


We are currently aware of one new VoiceOver bug in these releases:

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<https://www.applevis.com/bugs/ios/when-eloquence-community-dictionary-enabled-eloquence-does-not-speak-mixed-case-words-ios>
 When the Eloquence Community Dictionary is Enabled, Eloquence Does Not Speak 
Mixed-Case Words Like "iOS" Correctly.


An Issue with Dictation


While not a VoiceOver/braille/low-vision issue specifically, we did want to 
take this opportunity to share that multiple members of our team have observed 
a significant degradation in the reliability of dictation in iOS 26.3. A 
Feedback report has been filed. It is currently unclear to us whether this 
issue extends to Siri and whether it is something Apple can resolve 
server-side; we recommend that if you rely on Dictation, you do not install 
this update until the issue is resolved.

If you notice any further changes, improvements, or regressions in your use of 
these releases, please post a comment below with your findings.


iOS 26.3 Release Notes


This update provides important bug fixes and security updates.

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please 
visit:  <https://support.apple.com/100100> https://support.apple.com/100100

Some features may not be available for all regions. For more information, 
please visit:  <https://www.apple.com/os/ios> https://www.apple.com/os/ios

Software updates, like this one, add new features and improvements that may 
affect performance and/or battery life. To learn more, please visit:  
<https://support.apple.com/125039> https://support.apple.com/125039


How to Update


iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 are available via Over-the-Air Update (Settings > 
General > Software Update), via Finder on a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, 
or via iTunes on a PC or Mac with macOS Mojave or earlier.

Before updating, we strongly recommend making a full and complete backup of 
your device (either locally or in iCloud, depending on personal preference). 
This will ensure that, in the unlikely event that something goes wrong during 
the update process, you will have a current backup on hand in case a device 
restore becomes necessary. Also, if using OTA update, we recommend plugging 
your device into a power source for the duration of the download/installation 
process, so as to prevent the unlikely event of your battery going dead during 
the update.

 

 

 

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