Apple began rolling out second beta versions of iOS 17.3, macOS Sonoma 14.3 and other software updates to developers on Wednesday. The first betas of these versions were released on December 14, before the holidays. The company is now resuming the beta program – and we’re about to see what’s new in today’s updates.
iOS 17.3 beta brings secure device protection and more
iOS 17.3 is a major update. The first beta introduced Secure Device Protection, which is an “additional layer of security” that protects users’ data in case someone steals their phone and obtains their password. When Secure Device Protection is enabled, you can only access saved passwords using Face ID or Touch ID, for example.
This feature also makes it more difficult for scammers to change the Apple ID password of the owner of this device. There is also a delay in removing Find My from an iPhone with Secure Device Protection enabled. In addition to this feature, iOS 17.3 also re-enables Apple Music collaborative playlists, now with emoji reactions.
macOS 14.3 and above
In addition to iOS 17.3 beta 2, the second beta versions of macOS 14.3, watchOS 10.3 and tvOS 17.3 are now available to developers. Beta versions should also be available soon to users registered in the Apple Beta software program.
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