It’s always exciting when a new iOS beta arrives, but even the most diehard Apple fans might want to think about skipping iOS 26.3 beta 1.
Last Friday, Apple released iOS 26.2 to all iPhone users. Bringing with it several new features and important security patches, this will be the last major software update from Apple before the year ends. Still, the company is expected to start beta testing iOS 26.3 soon. It’s unclear what Apple is planning for this update beyond the Unity wallpapers, which roll out in January to celebrate Black History Month, but even if you enjoy testing Apple’s latest software, iOS 26.3 beta 1 is one you should probably skip.
Unlike most other beta releases, this is one we can’t recommend to the average iPhone user.
