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Apple releases iOS 17.3 with new Stolen Device Protection for your iPhone

Apple has released iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3. These are modest refreshes, with the highlight being the Stolen Device Protection tool that protects user data when a gadget is stolen.

The software automatically mandates a one-hour security delay before changing the passcode if the phone or tablet is recognized as being in an unfamiliar location. The update also brings collaborative playlists to Apple Music, AirPlay hotel support, optimized crash detection and new wallpapers to celebrate Black History Month. The company dropped watchOS 10.3, with a new watch face, and macOS Sonoma 14.3, which also brings collaborative playlists to Apple Music.

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