Like, Follow, Retweet, you don't get lost in the digital realm! Apple today brought the iOS 17.3 update (build number: 21D50) to iPhone users, 34 days after the last update. Wow, Apple seems to be busy!
This update brings some exciting new features, let's take a look:
1. Stolen Device Protection: Now, to improve the security of your iPhone and Apple ID, Face ID or Touch ID (passwordless backup) is required to perform certain sensitive actions. And, for added security, you are now required to wait an hour after biometric verification before you can do things like change your device passcode or Apple ID passcode. This is Apple's effort to protect our devices and personal information.
2. Lock Screen: In celebration of Black History Month, Apple has deliberately introduced a new unified wallpaper that pays homage to Black history and culture. It's a great initiative for us to show respect and support for multiculturalism on our phones.
3. Music: Now you can invite friends to join your collaborative playlist! Everyone can add, reorder, and delete songs to make music more fun and interactive. Plus, you can add emoji reactions to any song in your collaborative playlist to better express what you love about your music.
In addition, there are a few other improvements, including:
- AirPlay for hotel playback, so you can stream content directly to the TV in a specific hotel room. Wow, that really makes traveling so much more comfortable and enjoyable!
- In "AppleCare & Warranty" in Settings, you can now show warranty coverage for all devices signed in with your Apple ID. This way, you can more easily know the warranty status of your equipment.
- Crash detection optimization for all iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models. This means that the system is more stable and you can enjoy a smoother experience.
On top of that, Apple strongly recommends that users update to the official version of iOS 17.3 as soon as possible, as the new version fixes 15 high-risk security vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities can lead to a user's data being accessed by third-party applications, which is definitely something we don't want to see. So, hurry up and update!
Hey, one more thing to note is that due to the cache issue of Apple's regional node server configuration, there may be a slight delay in the detection time of some regional upgrade updates. But don't worry, the problem is usually resolved within 30 minutes and it won't take too long. So, just wait a little and you'll be able to enjoy the new features and security bug fixes that come with this update!