Apple released iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 to users. It’s a modest update, so don’t look for anything too crazy. However, there is a new feature This is used to prevent thieves from accessing your personal information, not to locate a stolen iPhone or iPad.
The feature first appeared in the developer beta of iOS 17.3, and it’s actually pretty handy. If someone manages to steal your iPhone or iPad and you’ve updated to OS 17.3, you can lock them out by forcing Face ID or Touch ID access. This works even if they have your password, so they can’t enter their biometrics and block you.
If the phone or tablet is detected in an unfamiliar location, the app automatically prompts a one-hour security delay before changing the password. Stolen Device Protection won’t stop thieves from doing their job, but it will make it harder for them. The tool is available for both iPhone and iPad.
The update also brings shared playlists to Apple Music, AirPlay hotel support, optimized crash detection, and new wallpapers to celebrate Black History Month. It’s not the most powerful update in the world, but it is Since iOS 17.2 was released.
As with other iOS 17 releases, you’ll need an iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, or iPhone XR, or any version of iPhone 11, iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, or iPhone 15 from 2018. It also works on the second and third iPhone SE. -generation models. As for iPadOS 17.3, all models including iPad Mini fifth generation and up, standard iPad sixth generation and up, iPad Air third generation and up, and all iPad Pro models. Check your system settings to see if the update is available for download.
Today is a big day for Apple operating systems. The company dropped watchOS 10.3 with a new watch face and macOS Sonoma 14.3, which brought collaborative playlists to Apple Music.
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