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The first iOS 26.3 beta includes a new user interface in preparation for the EU rule that will require Apple to allow third-party devices to access users\u2019 notifications. Here\u2019s how it\u2019s going to work<\/p>\n
One accessory at a time<\/p>\n
One of the biggest points of contention between Apple and the European Union regarding the Digital Markets Act is the upcoming requirement<\/a> to allow third-party devices to display notifications forwarded from the iPhone.<\/p>\n This, according to Apple<\/a>, represents a serious privacy and security threat:<\/p>\n This data includes the content of a user\u2019s messages, emails, medical alerts, and any other notifications a user receives. And it would reveal data to other companies that currently, even Apple can\u2019t access.<\/p>\n Still, Apple has been laying the groundwork to comply with the mandate since iOS 26.1<\/a>.<\/p>\n With iOS 26.3, Apple added a new\u00a0Notification Forwarding\u00a0interface under\u00a0Settings > Notifications, where users can choose a third-party device to receive notifications forwarded from their iPhone.<\/p>\n The feature is built on a new AccessoryNotifications public framework, which is not yet documented on Apple\u2019s Developer portal, as the company has not released an iOS 26.3 SDK.<\/p>\n Once available, Notification Forwarding will let users control which apps are allowed to forward notifications to a third-party device, similar to how per-app notification settings work on Apple Watch.<\/p>\n One important limitation of Apple\u2019s current implementation is that Notification Forwarding only works with one accessory at a time. As Apple puts it, \u201cnotifications will not appear on Apple Watch while Notification Forwarding is turned on.\u201d<\/p>\n During the configuration process, Apple will also inform the user that \u201cnotifications include the name of the app and all content contained in the notification,\u201d but will stop short of picturing the feature as a privacy or security threat.<\/p>\n What\u2019s your take on how Apple seems to be implementing Notification Forwarding? Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n Accessory deals on Amazon<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.<\/a><\/p>\n
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