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Apple iOS 17.3 Developer Beta – Here are the new changes and features
Recently, Apple released the iOS 17.3 Developer Beta. We have installed 17.3 Developer Beta on our iPhone. So, before we move on to the changes to the update, let’s talk about the size of the update first. The update size is about 6.08 GB.
Let’s move on to the changes of iOS 17.3 Beta.
Changes after iOS 17.3 Beta
Stolen Device Protection: The first change that we see after the update is Stolen Device Protection. You need to add a Face ID on your iPhone to use this feature. This is a very useful feature. There is no need to worry if your phone is stolen. If this feature is enabled, then your phone is safe. If someone even knows your passcode. Also, he/she won’t be able to change your Apple ID password instantly. There will be a security delay of 1 hour. You won’t get a delay while changing passwords if the iPhone is in familiar places, such as home and work. Also, to access the saved passwords, you need a Face ID.
Note: This feature is also available in iPhones having Touch ID. But you should be on the iOS 17.3 Developer Beta.
Emoji Reactions to Songs: The second add-on that you get after this 17.3 update is now, you can react with emoji to songs.
Collaborative Apple Music Playlists: The third add-on is Collaborative Apple Music Playlists. After you create a playlist in Apple Music, now you will be able to collaborate with your friends after inviting them. You both can add Songs to that playlist.
Journal App: New settings also come with the new iOS 17.3 Beta Update in the Journal App which was introduced in iOS 17.2.
Lockdown Mode: This option is for those whose phone is targeted by attacks such as Cyber Attacks. So, those users can use this Lockdown Mode. In this mode, some features are restricted to prevent their data from being stolen. After this 17.3 update, you also won’t be able to use Game Center.
Two more changes that I have noticed after the update are instead of coverage, now in the About Section, it shows Limited Warranty along with the expiry date of the warranty.
The second one is the Modem Firmware Version. Before the update, it was 3.20.02 and now after the update, it is 3.20.04.
Rather than these, we won’t see any new change. If you know, then do let us know in the comment box.
Samsung is getting ready to launch its new foldable phones – the Galaxy Z Flip7 and Fold7 – in early July. There has been some confusion about which processor the Flip7 will use, but a new report now says it’s likely to feature the Exynos 2500 chip.
This is big news because the Exynos 2500 was originally planned for the upcoming Galaxy S25 series. However, Samsung faced problems producing enough of these chips, so it had to switch to the Snapdragon 8 Elite for the S25 lineup.
Now it seems those production issues have been solved, or Samsung is okay with using the Exynos chip in the Flip7 since it will likely sell in smaller numbers compared to the S-series phones.
If the rumor is true, the Galaxy Z Flip7 will be the first Samsung foldable to use an Exynos processor. The report says the Exynos 2500 will be used in most regions, including India and South Korea, while the Snapdragon 8 Elite might only be used in China and North America.
The Exynos 2500 is a powerful chip with ten CPU cores, including:
- 1 Cortex-X925 core (up to 3.3 GHz)
- 2 Cortex-A725 cores (up to 2.75 GHz)
- 5 Cortex-A725 cores (up to 2.36 GHz)
- 2 Cortex-A520 cores (up to 1.8 GHz)
It also comes with a new Xclipse 950 GPU, built using AMD’s latest RDNA 3.5 technology.
While this is still based on leaks, it’s exciting to see Samsung bring its Exynos chips back into the spotlight—especially in a foldable phone.
The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is expected to have a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2800 x 1272 pixels. It could be powered by the Dimensity 9400 Plus chipset, which runs at 3.73GHz.
It will come with a dual-cell 3,300mAh battery, giving it a total capacity of around 7,000mAh. The phone might also have a 50MP + 8MP dual rear camera setup and a 16MP front camera. It will feature an in-display fingerprint sensor, IR blaster, and will measure 163.41 x 77.04 x 8.10mm, weighing 206 grams.
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing Edition – Rumored Specs
The Ace 5 Racing Edition is likely to feature a slightly smaller 6.77-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2392 x 1080 pixels. It is said to use the Dimensity 9400e chipset, running at 3.4GHz, and may include a 6,930mAh rated battery, with a typical 7,000mAh capacity.
The camera setup could include a 50MP main sensor and a 2MP secondary sensor, along with a 16MP selfie camera. Other features include an in-screen fingerprint scanner, IR blaster, and it may measure 163.58 x 76.02 x 8.27mm, with a weight of 199 grams.
More Features and Variants
Both phones are expected to support 100W fast charging and come with the Plus Key feature, first seen on the OnePlus 13T.
The Racing Edition may launch in Wilderness Green, White, and Rock Black colors, with storage options of:
- 12GB RAM + 256GB
- 12GB RAM + 512GB
- 16GB RAM + 256GB
- 16GB RAM + 512GB
The Ultra Edition might come in Breeze Blue, Titanium, and Phantom Black, with the same options plus an extra 16GB RAM + 1TB variant.
Nothing has officially started teasing its next smartphone, the Nothing Phone (3), on social media. The company has now confirmed that the phone will launch in July 2025.
On their social handles, Nothing posted a short 6-second video showing the number 3, followed by the message:
“3. It’s a magic number.”
This teaser confirms both the name and the launch month of the upcoming phone.
Now remains the actual date of the launch event. So it could be in the first week or the second week of July.
What to Expect from Nothing Phone (3)
Recently, Carl Pei, the founder of Nothing, shared some exciting details. He said that the Phone (3) will feature premium materials, major performance upgrades, and better software. He called it “our true flagship smartphone.”
Carl also mentioned that technology should feel exciting again—not just in terms of design, but also with a user-first operating system.
So now, let’s see what the specs of the upcoming phone will be. It will surely have top-notch features, but the major question is about the chipset—will they go with the latest one, or take a step back?
Akis Evangelidis , co-founder of Nothing, also said: ‘Two years in the making. Our first true flagship. Over the past four years, we’ve been steadily building our product capabilities, and Phone (3) is the culmination of it all. I’m buzzing about it, just like when we launched Phone (1). Can’t wait!’
Expected Price of Nothing Phone (3)
Carl Pei hinted that the Phone (3) could be priced around £800 (about USD 1,064 or Rs. 90,850). For comparison, the Nothing Phone (2) with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage was launched at £629 (around USD 836 or Rs. 71,429) and was priced at Rs. 54,999 in India.
Based on this, the Nothing Phone (3) could launch in India at over Rs. 64,999, especially if the 12GB + 256GB model is the base variant. The phone is also expected to include advanced AI features, which could impact the pricing.