Apple has just shipped the RC (release candidate) versions of its forthcoming 26.3 software updates, including tvOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3, and more.
Apple’s 26.3 RC updates are now available
Apple’s next major round of software updates is nearly ready to ship. These include:
- iOS 26.3
- iPadOS 26.3
- macOS Tahoe 26.3
- watchOS 26.3
- tvOS 26.3
- visionOS 26.3
- HomePod 26.3
Following a scaled back cycle of just three relatively minor beta releases, today Apple debuted the RC versions of these various software updates.
When an RC becomes available for testing, it’s intended to be the final software build that ultimately ships to the public shortly thereafter—thus the ‘release candidate’ designation.
But as often happens, one or more RCs may end up being replaced by second RC builds due to bugs discovered during the testing process.
Overall, Apple’s lineup of 26.3 updates has been very light on new features. The most impactful changes are in iOS 26.3, but even that doesn’t have too much to get excited about.
Here’s hoping Apple has some surprises in store for the RC builds. We’ll report on anything new we discover.
Have you found anything new in one of the 26.3 RC builds? Let us know in the comments.
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