Apple is set to enhance the interoperability features between third-party smartwatches and the iPhone by introducing them in the iOS 26.1 system. Code analysis has uncovered that Apple is in the process of developing a functionality dubbed 'Notification Forwarding.' This feature appears to be tailored specifically for third-party smartwatches, enabling them to seamlessly receive and manage notifications from the iPhone. Such an advancement is poised to significantly elevate the user experience.