iOS 17.3 is now available bringing Stolen Device Protection and more

Apple is releasing a new feature update for compatible iPhones running iOS 17. Version 17.3 is now ready for download, and it includes long-awaited collaborative playlists in Apple Music, Stolen Device Protection, new Unity wallpapers, and other features.

Collaborative Playlists in Apple Music allows you to create playlists and invite others to contribute with their favorite music, reorder tracks, delete songs, and so on. Stolen Device Protection is a FaceID-only feature that does not allow you to input a PIN while updating specified settings.

Here is the official changelog:

Stolen Device Protection

• Stolen Device Protection increases security of iPhone and Apple ID by requiring Face ID or Touch ID with no passcode fallback to perform certain actions.
• Security Delay requires Face ID or Touch ID, an hour wait, and then an additional successful biometric authentication before sensitive operations like changing device passcode or Apple ID password can be performed.

Lock Screen

• New Unity wallpaper honors Black history and culture in celebration of Black History Month.

Music

• Collaborate on playlists allows you to invite friends to join your playlist and everyone can add, reorder, and remove songs.
• Emoji reactions can be added to any track in a collaborative playlist.

This update also includes the following improvements:

• AirPlay hotel support lets you stream content directly to the TV in your room in select hotels.
• AppleCare & Warranty in Settings shows your coverage for all devices signed in with your Apple ID.
• Crash detection optimizations (all iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models).

iOS 17.3 is now available for all iPhones that supported earlier iOS 17 updates. To receive the update, you must have an iPhone XR/XS/XS Max or newer. Learn about the new features in iOS 17.0, 17.1, and 17.2 for anyone upgrading from iOS 16 or earlier.