iMazing 3 Revealed: Full iPhone Control + 20% Off

Apple device management just got a major upgrade. iMazing started life as a more powerful alternative to iTunes, but has since evolved into something far more comprehensive, a desktop solution that transforms how you manage Apple devices across personal, educational, and business environments. Not a sidekick, a control center.

What makes this particularly compelling is the forward-thinking approach: iMazing is already compatible with iOS 26, which will ship with the iPhone 17 lineup. Your workflow stays uninterrupted as Apple releases new devices and operating systems, no scrambling to find compatible tools when you upgrade your hardware.

Plus, there's a limited 20% discount available right now with the code: 9to5mac-20off.

Why iMazing 3 changes the game for device control

Here's what you need to know: iMazing gives users access to their devices in ways Apple's own tools do not. The software enables flexible data transfer between devices and computers, for example photos, music, documents, messages, apps, and more, selectively and without requiring cloud sync. When you only need a few files, not an entire library, that granularity matters.

Unlike iTunes or Apple's basic tools, iMazing 3 has been entirely redesigned. The result is a brand new interface that turns complex device management tasks into straightforward workflows. Where iTunes forces you through rigid sync processes, iMazing 3 lets you drag and drop individual files, selectively restore data, and manage multiple devices simultaneously.

You feel the difference the first time you need to extract a single message thread for legal compliance, move media between devices without wrecking your organization, or set up multiple devices with identical configurations. Jobs that once needed multiple tools and a prayer now live in one clear interface.

What makes cloud-free management so powerful?

Bottom line, you break free from Apple's ecosystem limits while gaining enterprise-level security. iMazing runs and stores all data locally, so your sensitive information never touches third-party servers. For organizations handling HIPAA-protected health records, SOX-compliant financial data, or GDPR-regulated personal information, this local storage approach cuts out entire categories of compliance risk.

The platform supports comprehensive device management workflows, such as renaming devices for inventory tracking, configuring supervision policies for educational deployments, managing app installations across device fleets, and creating consistent configurations that can be replicated across hundreds of devices. Not just convenient, it is scalable infrastructure.

What sets this apart is cross-platform flexibility. iMazing is available on both macOS and Windows, so organizations running mixed IT environments can standardize on a single device management solution instead of juggling separate tools for different platforms.

Enterprise capabilities that scale with your needs

Let's break it down, enterprise device management just became significantly more accessible. iMazing Configurator provides a powerful toolset for provisioning, supervising, and automating Apple iOS device setup at scale. Apple Configurator often requires deep technical knowledge and frustrating troubleshooting, while iMazing Configurator streamlines those steps into guided workflows.

The platform now includes iMazing Profile Editor 2, featuring major improvements to Apple configuration profile workflows. It addresses the finicky process of creating and managing configuration profiles by providing visual interfaces for complex settings, validation tools that catch errors before deployment, and templates for common enterprise scenarios like Wi‑Fi configurations, email settings, and security policies.

Here's the clever part: iMazing Profile Editor is embedded directly in iMazing to work optimally with iMazing Configurator, creating an integrated deployment pipeline. It also remains available as a standalone tool for free, so teams that only need profile creation capabilities can access those without purchasing the full suite.

Getting started: implementation that actually works

PRO TIP: the learning curve defies expectations for software this powerful. iMazing 3 introduces a new UI that genuinely simplifies device management through a Discover pane with contextual quick-access links and streamlined navigation between Devices, Backups, and Quick Actions. No spelunking through nested menus, common tasks sit right on the main screen.

Compatibility spans Apple's entire device ecosystem. The software supports all models of iPhone from the original iPhone through the iPhone 16 Pro Max, plus all generations of iPad from the original iPad to the iPad Pro 6th generation. Importantly, no jailbreaking is needed for core functionality, and the software provides enhanced access for jailbroken devices when available.

Setup is as simple as it sounds. Connect your device, allow iMazing to create its baseline backup, timing ranges from minutes to an hour depending on data volume, then follow the on-screen guidance. New users see what they need first, without a wall of enterprise options.

Where do we go from here?

The key takeaway is that iMazing 3 represents a shift from device management as a hassle to device management as a strategic capability. iMazing is rapidly becoming the go-to solution for comprehensive iOS, iPadOS, and macOS management, especially when paired with iMazing Profile Editor and iMazing Configurator. This is not about replacing iTunes anymore, it is about having genuine control over your Apple device ecosystem.

The timing aligns with organizational needs. With iOS 26 compatibility already built in and that 20% discount currently available, organizations can establish robust device management infrastructure now instead of scrambling when device deployments scale up.

Whether you're managing a single iPhone for personal use with specific privacy requirements or deploying hundreds of iPads across an educational institution, iMazing 3 provides the tools to implement proper device governance without the traditional Apple ecosystem compromises. The difference is having professional-grade control over your devices rather than working within Apple's consumer-focused limitations.