HIGHLIGHTS
- Apple released iOS 17.3 for iPhones.
- iOS 17.3 is available on all compatible iPhones in India.
- Take a look at major new features in iOS 17.3.
Apple has released iOS 17.3 with Stolen Device Protection, new Unity wallpaper and other features coupled with bug fixes, security updates. iOS 17.3 updates also come with collaborative Apple playlists. You can update your iPhone by going Settings > General > Software update.
iOS 17.3 compatible devices
iOS 17.3 update will be compatible with iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11 series, iPhone 12 series, iPhone 13 series, iPhone 14 series, iPhone 15 series, iPhone SE 2nd Gen, iPhone SE 3rd Gen.
iOS 17.3 Features
Stolen Device Protection: As the name suggests, the feature will help to protect your iPhone should it get stolen. It helps even if the thief has access to your iPhone passcode. This feature will essentially prevent the thief from accessing your sensitive information and payments from your Apple account. So your passwords in iCloud Keychain, payment in Safari, turning Off Lost mode, erasing content and more will require FaceID or Touch ID.
After updating your iPhone to iOS 17.3 this feature you will get in Settings > Face ID & Passcode > Stolen Device Protection.
Collaborative Apple Music Playlists: This feature will let you make Apple Music Playlists with others. You can do this by creating new playlists on Apple Music, and tap on the collaborator icon on top. A link for your Apple Music playlist along with your name and photo will be created, and you can share it with anyone to join it. But those who join your playlists they can be able to edit and reorder songs.
You can also decide to allow anyone with the link to make changes or you can turn this feature off and If that feature is turned off you’ll have to approve collaborators. You can also add emoji reactions to songs in the playlists. The emoji will show next to the song in the Apple Music playlist.
Unity Bloom Wallpaper: This is also a new feature Unity Bloom wallpaper with iOS 17.3, which was announced as part of the 2024 Black Unity Collection. The Unity Bloom wallpaper features an outline of flowers that fill with color when the display is active.
iOS 17.3 also brings AirPlay hotel support for select hotels. These features will let you stream content directly to the TV in your room. The latest update will show your coverage for devices signed with your Apple ID under the AppleCare & Warranty section in Settings. Apple also optimized crash detection for all iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models.
