Apple's iOS 26.3 will introduce proximity pairing to third-party devices in the EU
iOS will enable third-party proximity pairing and notification forwarding for accessories in Europe, with functionality fully available in 2026 under the EU DMA.
Apple Will Soon Allow You to Pair Third-Party Accessories With iPhone
iOS 26.3 Beta streamlines pairing and adds notification support for third-party Bluetooth accessories on iPhone, via a Proximity Pairing feature aligned with EU DMA rules.