Today Apple released iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 to supported devices. As always with Apple’s mobile OS updates, these should already be available to everyone who wants them – no staggered shenanigans here like in Google’s world.
The new iOS update brings with it the new Stolen Device Protection feature. This feature offers an extra layer of security if someone has stolen your device and also has your passcode.
Using stolen device protection, you need Face ID or Touch ID to access saved passwords, while changing sensitive settings like your Apple ID password or device passcode is protected by a security delay (unless l ‘iPhone is not in familiar locations): Face ID or Touch ID is required, you must wait an hour and then you must have further successful biometric authentication.
This is definitely one of those How is it possible that this hasn’t happened yet? features that make absolutely perfect sense. We hope that Google and Android device makers quickly find inspiration to bring something similar to the other side of the fence.
Plus, the update adds a new wallpaper, and Apple Music lets you collaborate on playlists with your friends (including adding emoji reactions to any track). AirPlay now has support for hotels allowing you to stream content directly to your room TV in select hotels, and incident detection has also been improved.
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