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Apple iOS 17.3 Developer Beta – Here are the new changes and features

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5 months ago

January 5, 2024

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.

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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.