Apple is currently testing its iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 updates, seeding three betas for the mobile operating systems. The update has fewer features than iOS 17.2 had, so the update should become available to the public before the end of this month.
Since the most recent seeds of the update haven’t added anything notable to the mix, we can likely expect to see release candidates of iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 next week, followed by a public release of the updates on the 22nd or the 23rd.
As pointed out by MacRumors, while Apple could release iOS 17.3 during the week of the 29th, that is the same week Apple is scheduled to release its Vision Pro headset and visionOS.
iOS 17.3 brings a Stolen Device Protection feature that limits access to your private information in case someone obtains both your iPhone and your passcode. When the feature is activated, it requires using Touch ID or Face ID biometric verification to change an Apple ID password or an iPhone passcode, disabling Find My, or turning off Face ID or Touch ID.
The update also brings collaborative Apple Music playlists, a feature that allows Apple Music subscribers to build playlists with friends, family members, and others who share similar musical tastes.
