iOS 17.3 is available with its protection function in case of iPhone theft

Apple is delivering new versions of its operating systems this evening: iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3, but also tvOS 17.3, watchOS 10.3 and macOS 14.3. A small review of details.

The big new feature in iOS 17.3 concerns the security of the iPhone and its owner. A new “Protection in case of device theft” function is available in settings Face ID (or Touch ID) and code. Once activated, it requires biometric identification to access certain data such as iCloud Keychain passwords, register a new credit card in Apple Pay, disable Lost Mode, or delete settings.

Relief for users who are victims of iPhone theft

Additionally, there is a one-hour security window to change settings such as updating iCloud account passwords or security options. All of this applies when the iPhone is not in a known location, such as home or work; In other words, when the smartphone is likely to be stolen and the thief is in possession of the unlock code.

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The Music app allows multiple Apple Music subscribers to contribute collaborative playlists; Everyone will be able to add songs, remove them and organize the playlist to their liking. As a bonus, participants will be able to assign an emoji each time a song is played. This work, presented last June during WWDC, had a difficult time achieving success in finalization but this time it is finally worth it.

Another new feature announced during the last developers conference and which hitherto absent subscribers showed, support for AirPlay through connected televisions in hotels. It allows compatible TVs to display content from an iPhone, iPad or Mac without the help of an Apple TV. LG is Apple’s only partner at the moment, with a limited selection of models.

settings Apple Care and Warranty Now list all the devices connected to the user’s iCloud account that are covered by Apple warranty, or that are no longer. There is also an optimization of the car accident detection function for iPhone 14 and 15.

iPadOS 17.3 and macOS 14.3 include new collaborative playlist features in Apple Music as well as viewing Apple Care coverage information. On the other hand, there is no theft protection function for these two platforms.

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