Apple has introduced iOS 17.3, a noteworthy update that brings new features, enhanced security measures, and bug fixes to improve the overall user experience. One standout feature is the Stolen Device Protection, an excellent security option for iPhone owners. This opt-in feature aims to thwart thieves by imposing new restrictions on the effectiveness of iPhone passcodes.
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Stolen Device Protection Highlights
– Enhanced Security Measures
– Stolen Device Protection elevates iPhone and Apple ID security by necessitating Face ID or Touch ID, with no passcode fallback, for specific actions.
– Security Delay mandates Face ID or Touch ID, followed by an hour-long wait and an additional successful biometric authentication before executing sensitive operations like changing the device passcode or Apple ID password.
Lock Screen Enhancements
– A new Unity wallpaper has been introduced, paying tribute to Black history and culture, aligning with the celebration of Black History Month.
Music Features
– The ability to collaborate on playlists, allowing friends to join and collectively manage songs by adding, reordering, and removing tracks.
– Emoji reactions can now be added to any track within a collaborative playlist, enhancing the interactive and expressive aspects of music sharing.
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Additional Improvements
– AirPlay hotel support enables users to stream content directly to the TV in their hotel rooms in select hotels.
– The “AppleCare & Warranty” section in Settings provides a comprehensive view of coverage for all devices linked to the user’s Apple ID.
– Crash detection optimizations have been implemented for all iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models.