Apple releases iOS 10.3, Watchos 3.2 and tvos 10.2

After a period of beta testing began in late January, Apple has finally released a public version of the iOS 10.3 for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch and other compatible iOS devices. Apple has also released watchOS 3.2 for Apple Watch that comes with Theater mode, macOS 10.12.4 that brings Night Shift to the Mac, and tvOS 10.2 for Apple TV that brings new features.

iOS 10.3

In addition to a number of bug-fixes and the overall improvement in performance, with iOS 10.3 there’s also a number of new features. Among these, the new Apple File System (iOS 10.3 APFS) and the “Find My Airpods” case function useful to find your Apple AirPods earphones in case of loss.

Apple iOS 10.3 features including the ability to locate AirPods using Find my iPhone and more ways to use Siri with payment, ride booking and automaker apps.

Find My iPhone

  • View the current or last known location of your AirPods
  • Play a sound on one or both AirPods to help you find them

Siri

  • Support for paying and checking status of bills with payment apps
  • Support for scheduling with ride booking apps
  • Support for checking car fuel level, lock status, turning on lights and activating horn with automaker apps
  • Cricket sports scores and statistics for Indian Premier League and International Cricket Council

iOS 10.3 CarPlay

  • Shortcuts in the status bar for easy access to last used apps
  • Apple Music Now Playing screen gives access to Up Next and the currently playing song’s album
  • Daily curated playlists and new music categories in Apple Music

Other improvements and fixes:

  • Rent once and watch your iTunes movies across your devices
  • New Settings unified view for your Apple ID account information, settings and devices
  • Hourly weather in Maps using 3D Touch on the displayed current temperature
  • Support for searching “parked car” in Maps
  • Calendar adds the ability to delete an unwanted invite and report it as junk
  • Home app support to trigger scenes using accessories with switches and buttons
  • Home app support for accessory battery level status
  • Podcasts support for 3D Touch and Today widget to access recently updated shows
  • Podcast shows or episodes are shareable to Messages with full playback support
  • Fixes an issue that could prevent Maps from displaying your current location after resetting
  • Location & Privacy
  • VoiceOver stability improvements for Phone, Safari and Mail

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