Apple is preparing to release its next iPhone software update, iOS 17.3. This update comes with a significant new feature called Stolen Device Protection, which aims to protect users in case their iPhone gets stolen and the thief knows the passcode. With this feature, the thief's options to access personal information and invade bank accounts are greatly limited. While iOS 17.3 is currently in beta, it is expected to be released in the near future.
The beta testing for iOS 17.3 has seen some bumps along the way. The second beta version, released on January 3, had to be quickly removed due to a bug that caused iPhones to enter a perpetual boot loop. After a week-long delay, Apple released a revised version, now known as iOS 17.3 beta 3, to developers. The public beta, named iOS 17.3 public beta 3, was also made available on January 10.
