Apple continues to develop its mobile operating systems at a rapid pace. Just days after releasing iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 to the general public, the company sent out the first beta versions of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to developers for testing. This rapid transition clearly demonstrates how rigorous Apple’s work is on the software side and its unwillingness to waste time improving existing versions.

iOS 26.3 beta released for developers: Here are the first details

Users with a registered developer account can immediately install these new test versions on their compatible devices. To do this, simply go to the General section in the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad and then check the Software Update tab. If the necessary developer profile is installed on the device, the update package will appear on this screen and the download can be started wirelessly.

A comprehensive and official list of the content and new features of the new beta version has not yet been shared. However, the timing of the update provides some clues. This testing period, coinciding with the holiday season, suggests Apple is planning to strengthen the system’s infrastructure rather than introduce major new features. Therefore, it seems highly likely we’ll see more bug fixes and performance improvements than radical changes.

Currently, iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 are only accessible to developers. However, given Apple’s past update schedule and habits, a public beta version is highly likely to be released in the next few days. We will continue to closely monitor and report on any new features and details that emerge during the testing process.

What are your thoughts on Apple releasing updates so frequently? Would you prefer using beta versions on your devices?