Apple confirms several Continuity features are broken on iPhone 17 Pro and other devices

It's not been long since Apple released the third beta of iOS 26.3 to developers and power users. The test version previews Apple's new privacy feature that prevents telecom companies from knowing your exact location.

However, it's not all fairytale for users as iOS 26.3 Beta 3 comes with its share of bugs, specifically if you use your iPhone or iPad to take advantage of Apple's ecosystem and cross-device experience.

The company has acknowledged that several Continuity features are broken in iOS 26.3 Beta 3, affecting users of multiple models, including iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air.

The known issue is also affecting the M5 iPad Pro running iPadOS 26.3 Beta 3. Apple's official release notes mention that the following Continuity features have been affected:

• iPhone Mirroring
• AirPlay Mirroring to Apple TV 4K
• Using Continuity Camera wireless with a Mac or Apple TV 4K
• Sidecar from Mac to iPad Pro (M5)

All of these features are essential to Apple's Continuity suite, which has expanded over the years. iPhone Mirroring is one of the latest additions introduced with the iOS 18 update in 2024, alongside macOS Sequoia, and improved in iOS 26. It lets you mirror your iPhone screen wirelessly on a Mac and control the user interface with the trackpad and keyboard.

Similarly, the SideCar feature doubles up your iPad as an extended display for your Mac with touchscreen support. Your iPad can also mirror your Mac's display or serve as a tablet input device for drawing with Apple Pencil in Mac apps.

The Continuity Camera feature turns an iPhone into a wireless webcam for a Mac or Apple TV. Your Mac, using the same Apple ID and Wi-Fi network, can automatically recognize it when you bring your iPhone closer to it in landscape mode.

Not having Continuity Camera means you're limited to a Mac's built-in webcam for video calls, or you'll face disappointment on Apple TV. That said, Apple hasn't revealed on what is causing these features to break.

It remains to be seen whether these issues delay the public availability of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3. Neowin recommends avoiding installing the Beta 3 update if Continuity features are part of your daily workflow.

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Posted Thursday 29 January 2026 at 5:47 pm AEST (my time).

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