Apple rolls out iOS 10.3, introducing new Siri features, security enhancements, and new file system

Briefing

Apple rolls out iOS 10.3, introducing new Siri features, security enhancements, and new file system

April 5, 2017

Briefing

  • iOS 10.3 Rollout – Apple rolls out new software update iOS 10.3 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
  • Find My AirPod – Allows users to look for lost AirPods, Apple’s wireless earphones introduced with iPhone 7, through Find My iPhone app
  • Added Siri Features – Include ability to pay bills through payment app, integrate with vehicle functions (e.g. checking car fuel, operating lights, activating horns through automaker apps), as well as schedule trips in ridesharing apps
  • Increased Security – Releases 60 patches or fixes to potential exploits, more than previous update’s 14 patches
  • Apple File System – Introduces new Apple File System (APFS) that improves storage of files, boosts capacity and makes iPhones run faster
  • Other New Features – Include easy access to last used apps on CarPlay and cross-platform access of items rented on iTunes

Accelerator

Sector

Information Technology

Organization

Apple Inc.

Source

Original Publication Date

March 27, 2017

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