Apple has launched the final version iOS 17.3, which includes some very important features. Stolen Device Protection (Apple Music, new Wallpapers in the Black Unity and AirPlay collection for TVs in the hotel.
In this update are introduced in the Applecare and Guarantee information menu, for all the devices associated with your Apple ID account. Thus, there is no need for access from the computer to see if your devices are still during the warranty period. Also, for the iPhone 14 and newer models, iOS 17.3 brings improvements to accident detection.
Table of Contents
Main caeacteristics in the final version iOS 17.3
Stolen Device Protection
Detecting stolen devices is a new feature that you can opt for and which aims to prevent criminal groups focused on iPhone users in public places.
When the "Stolen Device Protection" security option is activated, Biometric Face or Touch ID is required for additional actions, such as viewing passwords or codes saved in iCloud Keychain, requesting a new Apple Card, deactivating Find My, resetting the device, using payment methods in safari, and others.
Related: Stolen Device Protection. Additional protection if you are stolen iPhone
Collaboration in Apple Music playlists
Collaborative playback lists for Apple Music are a feature that has been working for some time. The function was launched for beta testing in iOS 17.2, but was not included in the final version. The Apple Music update returned to the final version iOS 17.3, with the wool and Emoji reactions were added.
Through this function you can create playlists in which you can invite friends to collaborate. They will be able to add new songs, change their order to the playlist or react with Emoji.
New UNITY BLOOM background images
The new UNITY BLOOM background images were disclosed last week as part of the Black Unity collection. The collection includes a recent designed sports belt, an Apple Watch dial and an iPhone wallpaper.
Related: New Black Unity Bloom belts and Cadrane for Apple Watch
Airplay for hotel TVs
În ceea ce privește AirPlay pentru televizoarele din hotel, aceasta este o funcție care va necesita televizoare compatibile în hoteluri înainte de a putea fi utilizată. Apple indică brandurile de hoteluri de la IHG Hotels & Resorts ca primele care susțin AirPlay în hotel. Separat, LG a numit televizoarele sale Pro:Centric Smart Hotel ca hardware care va funcționa cu AirPlay în hoteluri.
Apple added streaming video to Airplay 2 a few years ago, but the connection between Apple devices and Airplay 2 TVs is done via Wi-Fi. Airplay for TVs in the hotel uses a QR code displayed on the TV screen to initiate coupling.
The update to the final version iOS 17.3 is available for all compatible iPhone devices, the oldest models being iPhone XR, iPhone XS.
