Recently, Apple has once again released the third major update for the iOS 17 operating system for iPhone. In the iOS 17.3 system version, Apple has brought a total of 8 new features. In addition to security vulnerability fixes and functional corrections, the most noteworthy ones are It is to add an anti-theft mechanism to the iPhone so that when the phone is stolen, it cannot be easily cracked by criminals.
In addition, the iOS 17.3 system also welcomes Apple Music shared playlist collaboration, the latest unity wallpaper, Apple Vision Pro space video shooting tips, AppleCare warranty settings and hotel AirPlay function online, etc. The following is a summary of these 6 must-know information for readers Latest features.
iPhone Stolen Device Protection Features
In order to prevent thieves from knowing or obtaining the victim’s iPhone password before stealing the iPhone device, iOS 17.3 has added a new “Stolen Device Protection” feature this time. When the iPhone detects that the device location is not at “home” When you go to a familiar location such as your workplace, the Stolen Device Protection feature will activate.
At this time, if the user wants to perform certain operations, such as viewing iCloud keychain, credit card account information in online banking, applying for a new Apple Card, turning off lost mode, clearing all content and settings, and setting up a new device with iPhone, etc., The system will force the use of Face ID or Touch ID for two-factor authentication and cannot be replaced by a password.
And after using Face ID or Touch ID to unlock, if you want to perform the following operations on sensitive data, you have to wait for an hour and then perform biometric verification again before unlocking, thereby improving the security of iPhone and Apple ID.
- Change Apple ID password
- Add or delete Face ID or Touch ID
- Turn off the “find” function on your phone
- Turn off “Stolen Device Protection”
- Log out Apple ID password
- Change phone lock password
- Change Apple ID account security
- Erase all content and settings on your phone
- With the “Security Delay” function, even if your iPhone is stolen, you will still have enough time to take measures to report the loss of your phone to the authorities, or change your Apple ID password to protect your data.
▲ To turn on the iPhone stolen device protection function, the first step is to find “Face ID & Password” in the “Settings” App (“Touch ID & Password” on the old iPhone SE), and then enter your unlock password. Click “Turn on protection” under the “Stolen Device Protection” option to complete.
Apple Music shared playlist collaboration
In order to enhance Apple Music’s function of sharing and editing playlists, this time the iOS 17.3 version also allows users to share their personal Apple Music playlists with relatives and friends for simultaneous playback collaboration, and can even like the playlist or add emoticons to respond. However, It should be noted that to use the shared playlist collaboration feature, both parties need to subscribe to Apple Music.
▲ After updating your iPhone to iOS 17.3, open Apple Music and a new feature prompt window will pop up. Click “Continue” and select a music list to share. Select “…” in the upper right corner to find “Share Playlist”. Then click “Simulcast Sharing” on the pop-up screen below, and then send the shared music list via message.
▲ After the other party receives the message, they can click “Join”, and then click “Start” in the dynamic island window above. Then you can enter the other party’s Apple Music shared list, and then you can adjust the order of music or add or delete music. You can also click on a piece of music to send emoticons on the interface.
Newly added “Unity” wallpaper
In view of the fact that February is Black History Month, in order to celebrate and pay tribute to black history and culture, Apple also added a new “United Flowers Wallpaper” for users to choose from when iOS 17.3 was launched.
▲ Users only need to press and hold a blank space on the iPhone lock screen, click “+” in the lower right corner, and find the “United Flowers Blooming” category in the background image library to choose from five different color wallpapers with flower themes.
Apple Vision Pro space video shooting function tips
The space-based video shooting function has been added as early as the official version of iOS 17.2, but it may be considered that many iPhone 15 Pro series mobile phone users do not know that it can be used to shoot Vision Pro videos, so a function page reminder is added in this update. When you turn on the built-in camera recording function for the first time or click on the headset icon in the lower left corner of the recording function in the future, you will see a new feature prompt of “Spatial Video for Apple Vision Pro” to specifically inform users.
AppleCare Warranty Information
In the official version of iOS 17.3 system, iPhone users can quickly view all device warranty scope and warranty information bound to the Apple ID account directly in the “AppleCare and Warranty” option in “Settings – General”.
Hotel AirPlay function launched
Apple first announced the new “Hotel AirPlay” feature at WWDC last year, which allows iPhone users to scan a set of QR Codes on AirPlay-enabled TVs in hotels. Once completed, Wi-Fi will be provided to guests, and Wi-Fi can also be automatically used through AirPlay. Connect the video from your iPhone or iPad to the TV in your hotel room, and you can use it quickly without setting up or connecting. You don’t have to go through the trouble of manually logging in to your streaming account on a public TV.
Although currently only some LG TVs and hotel brands in the “InterContinental Hotels Group” are equipped with AirPlay function, this new feature can be used. However, as this function is officially launched, I believe that more and more hotel TVs will support it in the future.
