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iOS 17.3 Beta 2 is Out - Here We Go!

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iDeviceHelp

4 min, 24 sec

Apple releases iOS 17.3 Beta 2 in the first week of the new year, a change in their typical schedule, and introduces major features such as collaborative playlists in Apple Music and stolen device protection.

Summary

  • Apple unexpectedly releases iOS 17.3 Beta 2 at the start of the year.
  • Collaborative playlists return to Apple Music with the addition of emoji reactions to songs.
  • Stolen device protection introduced, requiring Face ID authentication to alter Apple ID password, with a security delay feature now working in Beta 2.
  • Other updates include iPadOS 17.3 Beta 2, macOS 14.3 Beta 2, watchOS 10.3 Beta 2, and tvOS 17.3 Beta 2.
  • The official release of iOS 17.3 is anticipated before the end of January, likely around January 29.

Chapter 1

Apple's Unprecedented New Year Beta Release

0:00 - 43 sec

Apple releases a new beta version of iOS in the first week of January for the first time.

Apple releases a new beta version of iOS in the first week of January for the first time.

  • iOS 17.3 Beta 2 marks an unusual update schedule for Apple.
  • The new release indicates an earlier start to production and a sooner update rollout.

Chapter 2

Updates Across Devices

0:54 - 16 sec

Apple updates multiple operating systems including iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS alongside iOS 17.3 Beta 2.

Apple updates multiple operating systems including iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS alongside iOS 17.3 Beta 2.

  • Beta 2 updates are also available for iPadOS 17.3, macOS 14.3, watchOS 10.3, and tvOS 17.3.

Chapter 3

Major Features in iOS 17.3 Beta 2

1:13 - 36 sec

iOS 17.3 Beta 2 introduces significant new features including collaborative playlists in Apple Music and a new security option for stolen devices.

iOS 17.3 Beta 2 introduces significant new features including collaborative playlists in Apple Music and a new security option for stolen devices.

  • Collaborative playlist and emoji reactions for songs are available in Apple Music.
  • Stolen device protection adds a security delay and requires Face ID to change Apple ID password.

Chapter 4

Exploring Stolen Device Protection

1:49 - 1 min, 49 sec

The stolen device protection feature is detailed, showing its functionality and improvements in the second beta.

The stolen device protection feature is detailed, showing its functionality and improvements in the second beta.

  • The feature prevents password changes without Face ID authentication.
  • A security delay is now operational, preventing immediate deactivation of the protection.

Chapter 5

Release Timeline Predictions

3:40 - 39 sec

Predictions are made regarding the upcoming release dates for the next beta versions and the official iOS 17.3 update.

Predictions are made regarding the upcoming release dates for the next beta versions and the official iOS 17.3 update.

  • Another beta is expected on January 9th or 10th.
  • The official iOS 17.3 release is anticipated for January 29th.

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