Apple has released the first test version of iOS 17.3, containing a useful new feature. Here’s what’s new in iOS 17.3 beta 1!
iOS 17.3 beta 1 is out
The final version of iOS 17.2 was released last Monday, with the new Diary app and new functions for Messages and Apple Music. The first test version of iOS 17.3 has now been released, giving us an idea of ​​the next major iPhone update. With iOS 17.3 beta 1, Apple Music gets an old function back and a smart new function comes to your iPhone.
Also read: Apple Music: these five new features coming this year
In an earlier test version of iOS 17.2, it appeared that shared playlists would become available with Apple Music. Apple ultimately postponed that feature. With the final version of iOS 17.2, it is still not possible to create a playlist with friends. That feature is available again in iOS 17.3 beta 1. In addition, ‘Stolen Device Protection‘ to your iPhone for the first time.
Stolen iPhone better protected
With this new feature in iOS 17.3 beta 1, you can protect your iPhone much better after it has been stolen. Of Stolen Device Protection, in Dutch the feature is called ‘Stolen Device Protection’, adding an extra layer of security to your iPhone. If the device is not near known locations, Face ID or Touch ID is required to access certain data.
This means that your private data will soon be better protected with Face ID or Touch ID, so that it cannot simply be changed if your iPhone is stolen. This is not necessary at known locations, such as your home or work location. Are you in a different place? Then security data cannot be changed without Face ID or Touch ID from iOS 17.3 beta 1.
This is especially useful if the thief knows your passcode, which is now no longer enough for full access to your iPhone. Previously, all this data could be adjusted with just the access code. In iOS 17.3 beta 1, access to your iPhone is therefore limited without access to Face ID or Touch ID.
Just have to wait a little longer for iOS 17.3
From iOS 17.3 beta 1, the new feature can be found in the settings of your iPhone under ‘Face ID and passcode > Stolen device protection’. With this function enabled, your iPhone is much better protected in the event of theft, or if you lose the device, of course. As of today, the update can be installed for developers and for everyone who has signed up for Apple’s testing program.
Also read: Thieves first steal your code, then your iPhone – this way you are safe
We will have to wait a while for the final version of iOS 17.3, which will not be released until 2024. Last year, iOS 16.3 became available at the end of January, iOS 17.3 will be released around the same period. So for now we have to make do with the features in iOS 17.3 beta 1. Did you miss what new features came to your iPhone this week with iOS 17.2? Then read all about the big update here!
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