Ivan Gerasimov
22.01.2024
Today, January 22, Apple released iOS 17.3 – another major update to the operating system. Further updates will follow with minor improvements and fixes for one simple reason – almost all new functions have already appeared earlier. However, one cannot but rejoice at the fact that the Cupertino team still managed to release iPhone update despite problems during beta testing, and the entire process fit into just 3 builds, not counting the Release Candidate. It’s already clear that the update is a great reason to finally upgrade to iOS 17! Well, for now we’ll tell you what’s new in iOS 17.3 and how to install it.
iOS 17.3 is out for everyone. Here are all the innovations and update instructions
What’s new in iOS 17.3
Experienced users and those who regularly install beta versions understand that already there are not many innovations in iOS 17.3 compared to previous builds. Nevertheless, they exist, and some of them will be useful to many of us!
Anti-theft in iOS 17.3
In recent years, Apple has paid a lot of attention to iPhone security, adding everything new features in iOS. The most popular: blocking mode, explicit content warning, and iMessage protection to prevent hacking. In iOS 17.3, Cupertino continued the tradition and introduced iPhone theft protection: its essence is that the most significant functions are protected by biometrics. There is no way to bypass it, and when you try to use important functions, Face ID or Touch ID will work.
Using a stolen iPhone will be almost impossible
- Access passwords from iCloud Keychain.
- Turn off Lost Mode and set up your iPhone again.
- Erasing data and settings.
- Using payment cards in Safari.
And if the attacker tries change passcode on iPhone or disable the protection function, a waiting delay of 1 hour will be activated, but only if the device is in an unfamiliar place.
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Apple Music update in iOS 17.3
Several useful innovations have been added to iOS 17.3
Apple Music continued to be updated in iOS 17.3. The main innovation is Collaborative playlists, which you can collect together with your friends and create a small collection. The function was supposed to appear in iOS 17.2, but it was sent for revision regarding security. In addition, the new feature involves the use of reactions: they can be left on tracks directly while listening.
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AirPlay in hotel rooms
AirPlay feature in hotel rooms has been discovered in iOS 17.3 RC
Apple has finally started implementing the feature. AirPlay in hotel rooms — it was discovered in iOS 17.3 Release Candidate. It was presented quite a long time ago, but Cupertino residents immediately noted that its implementation would take some time. So, in some hotels on AirPlay-enabled TVs All you have to do is point your camera at the QR code to instantly connect and start broadcasting iPhone screen.
New features in iOS 17.3
iOS 17.3 also includes a new Unity wallpaper to celebrate Black Culture Month. Traditionally these are abstractions, which include black, red and green colors. Be sure to check their availability in your iPhone settings after the update!
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In addition, some errors and glitches that previously interfered with the normal use of iPhone have been fixed. Let’s hope that iOS 17.3 affects iPhone autonomy positive – at least in the latest updates we have seen only improvements.
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How to update iOS on iPhone
You can update your iPhone now
Although new iOS 17.3 — a major update, not everyone will install it right away in order to avoid problems. So, if you have no doubts, you can upgrade now. There are no difficulties observed on Apple servers, so the whole procedure will not take much time.
- Go to settings – “General”.
- Open the “Beta updates” item and disable “iOS 17 Developer Beta” if you have previously monitored the release of test builds.
- Search for the update, then click “Update now” or “Update at night.”
We remind you that for fast and error-free downloading, you need to deactivate the VPN, charge your iPhone, or better yet, put it on charge. Don’t forget that installing iOS 17.3 will require more free space, so make sure you have at least twice as much storage space. Do not forget write to our Telegram chat and share your impressions about the update!
