Apple releases iOS 17.3 with Stolen Device Protection, AirPlay TV for hotel rooms

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Apple has released the iOS 17.3 update to all users. It brings 2 new features: Stolen Device Protection, and AirPlay TV for hotel rooms.

Stolen Device Protection

This is a new security feature that can prevent thieves from breaking into your iPhone and Apple ID. When you enable Stolen Device Protection, you (or anyone) trying to perform certain actions will be required to use Face ID or Touch ID to authenticate the action. There is no passcode fallback for this feature, which means a thief who has stolen your phone cannot bypass the biometric authentication. You can turn on Stolen Device Protection from the Settings > Face ID & Passcode screen.



In addition to this, the feature has a Security Delay which will require Face ID or Touch ID. After an hour, the Security delay will require another biometric authentication, before allowing the user to make sensitive operations such as changing the device's passcode, or the Apple ID password. This can be useful to prevent thieves from resetting the password, and will allow you to mark the device as lost. The Security Delay is not required when your iPhone is in a familiar location such as your home, work, or where you frequently use the iPhone.

AirPlay TV for hotel rooms

You can use your iPhone on iOS 17.3 and later to stream or share content via AirPlay to a TV in your hotel room. It is quite similar to Google's Chromecast. To use the AirPlay TV feature with a hotel's TB, you will need to use your iPhone's camera to scan a QR code displayed on the television's screen to pair the devices. Apple has partnered with select hotels to support the feature, so it may not be available for guests immediately.
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