Following several months of beta testing, Apple has at last released to the public the iOS 17.3 update. The company has implemented numerous new functionalities with it, including safeguards against stolen devices and collaborative playlists, among many others. Everything you need to know about them is provided below.
Theft of device safeguards
Theft of a mobile device is a highly distressing occurrence, in part because of the tremendous volume of personal and financial data that smartphones contain. In addition, while the majority of us employ robust passcodes as a precaution against unauthorised access, malevolent entities have devised novel methods, such as surveilling users until they divulge their passcodes to activate their phones, after which they pilfer the devices.
The stolen device protection mechanism comes into play by requiring specific actions to be authenticated using Face ID or Touch ID. The aforementioned actions consist of the following: entering iCloud Keychain passwords, resetting an Apple Card application, utilising preset payment methods in Safari, or disabling Lost Mode. Furthermore, when performing sensitive operations such as updating the Apple ID password from an unidentified location, a one-hour security delay will be imposed. To make this feature active:
- Launch the Settings application and locate the Face ID & Passcode segment.
- Locate and activate the Stolen Device Protection option by scrolling down.
- Capture of the Face ID and Passcode configuration
- iOS 17.3 screenshot of the hijacked device protection feature
Reactions to collaborative music compilations
One of the finest activities to partake in with your loved ones is the creation of a playlist. Apple facilitates this procedure in iOS 17.3 by permitting users to invite others to contribute to and view playlists. Users may further convey their emotions regarding a song by including emoticons in their playlists. To extend an invitation to another:
- Create or open a fresh playlist.
- Tap the individual icon and select the “Approve Collaborators” checkbox.
- Create an invitation link for collaborators.
Airplay 2 (3).
It goes without saying that registering into your streaming accounts on the hotel television can be a laborious task each time you check into your accommodation. AirPlay 2 provides users with the ability to transmit content directly from their Apple devices to hotel TVs that are AirPlay compatible, thereby obviating the necessity to enter login credentials. It is essential to note, however, that this feature is only available at select hotels at this time.
Supplementary Features
In an effort to enhance usability, the AppleCare and Warranty segment has been updated to provide detailed coverage information for all devices that are linked to the user’s Apple ID. Additionally, the company has refined the feature on the iPhone 14 and 15 series in response to the expanding issue of mistaken collision detection activations, thereby decreasing the likelihood of false alarms.
iOS 17.3 has finally added a “Go to Wish List” function for users who are unable to access their iTunes Store wishlists. This enables individuals to access their meticulously curated watchlists of television programmes and films.