Apple just released iOS 17.3 with an important new security feature.
Apple has rolled out a new update that promises to better secure your iPhone from the bad guys.
Released on Monday, iOS 17.3 kicks in a few helpful new features, including Apple Music playlist sharing and AirPlay support for hotel room TVs. But the most significant improvement is one called Stolen Device Protection.
Currently, someone who nabs your iPhone can gain access to confidential data or make unwanted changes simply by entering the right passcode, even if your phone is protected with Face ID or Touch ID. Plus, features that normally require Face ID or Touch ID will fall back to passcode verification if the biometric method fails.
But with Stolen Device Protection enabled, the thief who makes off with your phone won’t be able to do certain things without the right facial or fingerprint recognition.
Stolen Device Protection will ensure that certain actions, including viewing stored passwords and credit cards, will require Face ID or Touch ID with no passcode input either as an alternative or a fallback.
