You can now download and install beta 3 of iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, macOS 26.3 Tahoe, watchOS 26.3, visionOS 26.3, and tvOS 26.3.
Apple Seeds Beta 3 of iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, macOS 26.3 Tahoe and More to Registered Developers, Download Away
Today has been a very interesting day when it comes to software releases from Apple. Not only Apple rolled out iOS 26.2.1, iPadOS 26.2.1, and watchOS 26.2.1 with support for AirTag 2, we’re also getting third betas of its upcoming software.
Assuming you already have beta 2 of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 installed, all you have to do is go to Settings > General > Software Update in order to download the third beta.
According to Apple, beta 3 of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 has the following build number: 23D5114d
watchOS 26.3 beta 2 users can upgrade to beta 3 by placing their watch on the charger, and then going to Watch > General > Software Update on the connected iPhone.
Apple says beta 3 of the new watchOS 26.3 update has the following build number: 23S5611c
Running macOS 26.3 Tahoe beta 2? Make sure you go to System Settings > General > Software Update and get beta 3 from here. Also make sure you save all your work because the installation requires a restart.
macOS 26.3 beta 3 has the following build number: 25D5112c
Those testing out tvOS 26.3 beta 2 can launch the Settings app on Apple TV and then navigate to System > Software Update > Update Software in order to download tvOS 26.3 beta 3.
The above update has the following build number: 23K5611c
Last but not least, those testing out visionOS 26.3 beta 2 can download the latest beta 3 by going to Settings > General > Software Update on the Vision Pro headset.
The above visionOS 26.3 beta has the following build number: 23N5613b
I’m sure Apple has slipped in a noticeable change or two in some of the above updates. If there’s anything worth talking about, apart from what is already known, I will highlight it in a separate blog post. Until then, make sure your devices are up to date.
