iOS 26.3 Lets Third-Party Devices Pair Like AirPods

Apple’s iOS 26.3 update brings AirPods-style pairing and expanded accessory support for third-party devices in the European ...
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Apple’s iOS 26.3 brings EU-only pairing, notifications, and Android transfer

It starts with a tap, and for the first time in the company’s history, that tap may happen on a non-Apple device. With the update to iOS 26.3, for the first time ever, EU iPhone users get the same ...
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iOS 26.3 will give third-party earbuds a taste of Apple’s pairing magic

OS 26.3 takes another step toward opening Apple’s ecosystem, making it easier for third-party earbuds and wearables to work ...
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iOS 18 Expands Convenient AirPods-Like Pairing to More Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Accessories

During its WWDC 2024 keynote last week, Apple announced that iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 will let apps offer AirPods-like pairing for more Bluetooth or Wi-Fi accessories. In apps that implement this new ...
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Apple's iOS 18 Addresses Bluetooth Pairing Hurdles with AirPods-Like Setup Experience

When Apple first introduced AirPods in 2016, it also debuted an accessory setup process that significantly eased the Bluetooth pairing hassle. For nearly eight years, the Cupertino company kept this ...