Apple recently released the iOS 17.2 update. In addition to new features like the Daily app, the new version also brought numerous improvements. As always, the company has already started working on the next version after this process. In fact, today, they released the first developer beta version of iOS 17.3. Naturally, with this development, some new features have emerged. The most noteworthy among these features is the “stolen device protection,” which secures your stolen device. Here are the details about the iOS 17.3 update…
No Thief Would Dare to Steal Your iPhone After the iOS 17.3 Update
The prices of smartphones are increasing day by day. In today’s world, the prices of these devices, which encompass various advanced technologies, easily exceed $1,000. Therefore, our phones, which are valuable even as spare parts, are frequently targeted by thieves. Moreover, I’m not even mentioning the personal information they contain. Everything from financial management to our precious memories is stored in these devices. The upcoming iOS 17.3 update is aware of this situation and provides a solution.
Actually, iOS already offers a “Lost Mode” for stolen devices. However, in some cases, the information obtained allows bypassing this mode. For example, scammers can take advantage of users’ immediate excitement through simple methods such as posing as the police and saying, “We found your stolen device, let’s verify your password.” This allows them to reset the phone. Fortunately, “stolen device protection” will prevent this situation.
Thanks to the iOS 17.3 update, when the “Lost Mode” is activated, your iPhone will require biometric authentication for every critical operation. Logging into your banking app? Great, use Face ID. Want to reset your phone? Perfect, authenticate with Face ID beforehand. This simple yet effective method will safeguard your phone even in a frightening scenario, such as the unauthorized access to your personal data and phone. We will have to wait a while to use the feature, which is still in beta phase.
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