Apple is reportedly launching a new security feature that it
has been testing as part of the iOS 17.3 which will be out next week. The feature,
called ‘Stolen Device Protection’ is designed to strengthen the iPhone’s
protection against hijack attempts to steal user’s Apple ID and any financial
information on their device.
More specifically, the feature would prevent the thief from breaking into an iPhone via user’s passcode. Instead, Face ID or Touch ID will be required to unlock the device, and the thief may even have to wait about an hour to make any changes to the user’s data. This means that getting access to sensitive information or wiping out the phone data would be a difficult task.
Other than this security feature, Apple is also expected to
roll out a new ‘Collaborative Playlists’ option in Apple Music. This would
enable more than one persons to contribute to an Apple Music playlist and react
to songs with emojis. Another feature,
that lets iPhones AirPlay content to TVs in hotel rooms, was actually meant to
roll out last year, but may be arrive along with iOS 17.3. Lastly, users will
also find a new Unity Bloom wallpaper that matches Apple’s latest Black Unity
Collection watchbands.
While iOS 17.3 is not officially available yet, its release
candidate is already out and can be used for a trial.
