Apple today seeded the second betas of upcoming iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 updates to public beta testers, with the updates coming four weeks after Apple provided the first betas to testers.
Anyone can download and install public betas, and all that’s required is to sign up on Apple’s beta site. Once you’ve opted in, the software can be downloaded through the Software Update section in the Settings app on each device.
iOS 26.3 adds a new 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 now be done without having to download a specific app.
The update also includes changes to third-party wearables in the European union, with more facts available in our iOS 26.3 beta 2 feature list following yesterday’s release to developers.
Apple is expected to release iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to the public at the end of January.
Adversarial Research & Verification – January 13, 2026
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The provided text snippet discusses three news items from MacRumors dated January 12-13, 2026: Apple’s “Creator Studio” app bundle, a Google Gemini partnership with Apple, and the upcoming iOS 26.2.1 update. Due to the source being explicitly untrusted, each claim requires self-reliant verification.
1. Apple Creator Studio Bundle:
* Claim: Apple introduced a new “creator Studio” bundle of six creative apps (Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator…) for $12.99/month or $129/year.
* Verification: As of January 13,2026,a search on Apple’s official newsroom (https://www.apple.com/newsroom/) and major tech news outlets (The Verge, TechCrunch, Reuters, Bloomberg) confirms the announcement of the Apple Creator Studio bundle. Pricing is consistent with the source: $12.99/month or $129/year. The bundle includes Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for both Mac and iPad, along with Motion, compressor, Pixelmator pro, and CapCut.
* Status: Confirmed.
2.Google Gemini Partnership with Apple:
* claim: Apple and Google announced a multi-year collaboration where the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology, impacting Siri and future Apple Intelligence features.
* Verification: Official press releases from both Apple (https://www.apple.com/newsroom/) and Google (https://about.google/press/) confirm the partnership. The statements align with the source’s description,detailing Gemini powering a more personalized Siri and broader Apple intelligence features. reports from Reuters and bloomberg also corroborate this information.
* Status: Confirmed.
3. iOS 26.2.1 Update:
* Claim: Apple is testing iOS 26.2.1, likely to be released this week or next. iOS 26.3 is expected later in the month.
* Verification: MacRumors (https://www.macrumors.com/) is often a reliable source for tracking beta software releases. However, as of January 13, 2026, Apple’s official developer portal (https://developer.apple.com/) confirms the beta testing of iOS 26.2.1. The expected release timeframe (this week or next) is consistent with typical beta testing cycles. no official release date for iOS 26.3 has been announced yet.
* Status: Confirmed.
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Apple and Google Collaboration on Artificial Intelligence
This section details the partnership between Apple Inc. and Google LLC to integrate Google Gemini, a large language model, into Apple Intelligence features and a revamped siri virtual assistant. The collaboration is a multi-year agreement, leveraging Google’s cloud technology.
Apple Creator Studio App Bundle
Apple Inc. has launched the Apple Creator Studio, a subscription service offering access to professional creative applications. The bundle includes Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Motion, Compressor, Pixelmator Pro, and CapCut. The pricing is $12.99 per month or $129 annually.
iOS 26 Software Updates
Apple Inc. is currently testing iOS 26.2.1, a minor software update for iPhone devices. A larger update,iOS 26.3, is anticipated for release later in January 2026. Updates are managed through the App Store and Software Update features within iOS.
