Apple Released iOS 17.3 RC - Check Every New Feature & Wallpaper
Introduction
Just a week after the release of iOS 17.3 Beta 3, Apple has released iOS 17.3 RC and has announced that iOS 17.3 will be released to the public next week. This new version is initially available to developers and will soon be accessible to public beta testers. A highly anticipated feature in iOS 17.3 is the introduction of the brand new Stolen Device Protection and the return of Collaborative Playlists. Apple is also introducing a new Unity wallpaper on iOS 17.3 and Watch Face on watchOS 10.3 to honor Black history and culture in celebration of Black History Month.
The rollout doesn't stop at iOS – Apple has also seeded the Release Candidate (RC) versions of watchOS 10.3, iPadOS 17.3, macOS Sonoma 14.3, and tvOS 17.3.
Build Number for Every RC Version
iOS 17.3 RC build number: 21D50
watchOS 10.3 RC build number: 21S644
macOS Sonoma 14.3 RC build number: 23D56
iPadOS 17.3 RC build number: 21D50
tvOS 17.3 RC build number: 21K646
New Features
A. Stolen Device Protection
iOS 17.3 users are now able to test the brand new “Stolen Device Protection” feature. According to Apple:
“This new feature adds an additional layer of security in the case that someone has stolen your iPhone and also obtained your passcode. Accessing your saved passwords requires Face ID to be sure it's you. Changing sensitive settings like your Apple ID password is protected by a security delay. No delay is required when iPhone is at familiar locations such as home and work.”
B. Apple Music Collaborative Playlists
You can now invite your friends to join in the musical fun with Collaborative Playlists on Apple Music with iOS 17.3. This means everyone can contribute by adding, reordering, and removing songs, making it easier than ever to curate the perfect playlist for any occasion. Plus, in the "Now Playing" view, music enthusiasts can express their reactions using emojis, adding a playful and interactive element to your listening sessions.
You can check more details about collaborative playlists here.
C. New Unity Wallpaper
A New Unity wallpaper honoring Black history and culture in celebration of Black History Month is available both for the iPhone and the iPad. Relevant Apple Watch Faces are also available for the Apple Watch with watchOS 10.3 which will also be released next week for all compatible Apple Watch models.
D. Check Warranty & Apple Care Coverage For All Your Devices
Apple is now giving iPhone users running iOS 17.3 to check their AppleCare coverage & Warranty details in Settings for all devices signed in with your Apple ID. This option is available within the General tab on Settings app in every iPhone running iOS 17.3.
E. New Spatial Video Splash Screen
Apple in Beta 2 introduced a new splash screen in iOS 17.3 that appears the first time users try to use Spatial Video. This message is displayed immediately after tapping the spatial video icon in the iPhone's native camera app. It informs users about the features and limitations of Spatial Video."
This is the message that appears on screen: “Record spatial video for viewing in three dimensions in the Photos app on Apple Vision Pro. For best results, keep iPhone in landscape orientation and stable when recording. Video is recorded at 30 fps at 1080p in SDR. A minute of spatial video is approximately 130 MB.”
Hitting continue will ditch this message.
Release Notes
Apple has shared the complete release notes of iOS 17.3 which you can check here.
