Including the word beta into the title would be helpful. Almost had me excited that 10.3 was released... to developers as beta.
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What's New in iOS 10.3: Find My AirPods, APFS File System, New Apple ID Setting and More
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Yup, I thought "man that was quick!" and then looked for the software update and was like "it's not working!" Oh. Beta. March/April. Come on, MacRumors. Idiot-proof the titles
Can you still toggle the menu bar to change the dots to the exact numeric display?
It'd be nice if "BETA 1" was somewhere in the title or the first sentence of the story instead of at the very end.
I was on the beta profile, but I'll have to see if it's still there after this install is done. (Thank you, dmylrea. Your post shook something loose in my brain!)
Am I the only one who sees that the corner radii aren't right? I know its a design nerd thing, but it makes me crazy.
Yep.
It's one (of the many) ways Apple uses software to optimize resources instead of just throwing more hardware at it (why 2 GB of RAM is way more than sufficient for an iOS device while other OSes struggle to keep up with more hardware resources).
We shall see if it is really ready to go live.... I'll sit out round 1. A special 'thank you' to all you beta testers.
Warning: Convergence Ahead.
God help us with the dumb-ification of MacOS.
Excuse my ignorance, but what kind of benefits would I be getting with this change?
I tried reading about it, but the whiskey has gotten a hold of my brain and only music registers at this point.
Okay, so I checked to make sure I had the beta profile still. I removed it, rebooted, reinstalled the beta profile, rebooted again...10.2.1 is still the most recent update available. Very odd and confusing. Using a 6s Plus.
Remember that the iPhone was introduced as running a 'version' of OS X? iOS and OS X/macOS always had the same foundation.
Never mind! Developer beta. Juli Clover needs an editor apparently. How nice that this detail wasn't mentioned until the second to last sentence in the article...
lol I did same thing. Started backups and hit update and then had to look and see it was a beta.Yup, I thought "man that was quick!" and then looked for the software update and was like "it's not working!" Oh. Beta. March/April. Come on, MacRumors. Idiot-proof the titles
Released this morning, iOS 10.3 is the third major update to the iOS 10 operating system. Its main feature is a new "Find My AirPods" mode for locating lost AirPods, but the update also includes many other smaller changes and feature tweaks.
There's a new profile option in the Settings app, iCloud usage is broken down more clearly, SiriKit has been updated to include bill paying functionality, and there's a new file system implemented when first installing iOS 10.3. Check out the video below for a quick rundown on all the new features introduced in iOS 10.3, and make sure to read the rest of the post for even more detail.
App animation - Apple has tweaked the animation for opening and closing apps very slightly. As they open, apps now have more rounded edges, a difference that's noticeable on apps that open slowly.
Old animation on left, new animation on right
Apple ID Settings profile - There's a new "Apple ID" profile option that's displayed at the top of the Settings app. It shows all Apple ID info, including all devices you're signed into, and it has links to iCloud, iTunes & App Store, and Family Sharing. All of these options used to be listed under an "iCloud" setting.
iCloud storage breakdown - In the iCloud section of the new Apple ID Settings feature, there's a visual breakdown of how iCloud storage space is being used. It's more immediately clear how much space photos or iCloud backups are using. Tapping on the new storage option opens the standard iCloud management options. This section also lists all apps that use iCloud and includes the settings for Keychain, Find My iPhone, and iCloud Backup.
Find My AirPods - Find My AirPods is a new option available in the "Find My iPhone" app. It keeps track of the last known location where AirPods were connected to an iOS device over Bluetooth, making a misplaced AirPod easier to find. It also allows users to play a sound to locate a lost AirPod. It does not work when the AirPods are in the case and its functionality is somewhat limited because AirPods have no connection of their own.
SiriKit - SiriKit, the iOS 10 feature that lets third-party apps access Siri, is being updated with new features that will let Siri be used to pay bills, check on the status of payments, and schedule future rides from services like Uber.
CarPlay - CarPlay has been updated with shortcuts for launching the most recently used apps and the location of EV charging stations.
Maps - In the Maps app, there's now an option to 3D Touch on the weather icon to see a weather forecast and other weather-related details for your current location.
HomeKit - HomeKit has gained support for programmable light switches.
Apple File System - When installing iOS 10.3, the iPhone's file system will be updated to use Apple File System (APFS). Apple recommends making a backup before downloading the new update. Announced at WWDC last year, APFS is optimized for Flash/SSD storage and includes features like strong encryption, space sharing, copy-on write metadata, cloning for files and directories, snapshots, and more.
App icons (developer) - Developers will be able to update the icons for their apps at any time, with an update no longer required to push out new icon artwork.
Analytics - The "Diagnostics and Usage" option in the Privacy section of the Settings app has been renamed to "Analytics" in iOS 10.3. It continues to allow users to decide whether or not to send usage information to Apple to help the company improve its services. There's also a new "Share iCloud Analytics" section that allows analytics of usage and data from an iCloud account. Apple uses differential privacy to protect user information.
iPad keyboard - Hidden in iOS 10.3 is a setting for a one-handed floating iPad keyboard layout that can be used on a 9.7-inch or smaller iPad. The feature, discovered by developer Steve Troughton-Smith, is not currently available.
iOS 10.3 is currently only available for developers, but Apple will likely release a public beta for public beta testers in the near future. iOS 10.3 will likely remain in testing for a couple months before it sees a public release, so it could launch in March or April.
Article Link: What's New in iOS 10.3: Find My AirPods, APFS File System, New Apple ID Setting and More
Analytics cannot be turned off. As when I do on my iPhone 7 and close window it turns itself back on. Is there another way to turn it off?
[doublepost=1485305636][/doublepost]Analytics cannot be turned off. As when I do on my iPhone 7 and close window it turns itself back on. Is there another way to turn it off?
The playing sound feature on the airpods is very useful for finding them at home, underneath the pile of clothes. I have used it many times for the phone.
It would have been nice if your headline and lead-in had mentioned that 10.3 is a Beta release!
Released this morning, iOS 10.3 is the third major update to the iOS 10 operating system. Its main feature is a new "Find My AirPods" mode for locating lost AirPods, but the update also includes many other smaller changes and feature tweaks.
There's a new profile option in the Settings app, iCloud usage is broken down more clearly, SiriKit has been updated to include bill paying functionality, and there's a new file system implemented when first installing iOS 10.3. Check out the video below for a quick rundown on all the new features introduced in iOS 10.3, and make sure to read the rest of the post for even more detail.
App animation - Apple has tweaked the animation for opening and closing apps very slightly. As they open, apps now have more rounded edges, a difference that's noticeable on apps that open slowly.
Old animation on left, new animation on right
Apple ID Settings profile - There's a new "Apple ID" profile option that's displayed at the top of the Settings app. It shows all Apple ID info, including all devices you're signed into, and it has links to iCloud, iTunes & App Store, and Family Sharing. All of these options used to be listed under an "iCloud" setting.
iCloud storage breakdown - In the iCloud section of the new Apple ID Settings feature, there's a visual breakdown of how iCloud storage space is being used. It's more immediately clear how much space photos or iCloud backups are using. Tapping on the new storage option opens the standard iCloud management options. This section also lists all apps that use iCloud and includes the settings for Keychain, Find My iPhone, and iCloud Backup.
Find My AirPods - Find My AirPods is a new option available in the "Find My iPhone" app. It keeps track of the last known location where AirPods were connected to an iOS device over Bluetooth, making a misplaced AirPod easier to find. It also allows users to play a sound to locate a lost AirPod. It does not work when the AirPods are in the case and its functionality is somewhat limited because AirPods have no connection of their own.
SiriKit - SiriKit, the iOS 10 feature that lets third-party apps access Siri, is being updated with new features that will let Siri be used to pay bills, check on the status of payments, and schedule future rides from services like Uber.
CarPlay - CarPlay has been updated with shortcuts for launching the most recently used apps and the location of EV charging stations.
Maps - In the Maps app, there's now an option to 3D Touch on the weather icon to see a weather forecast and other weather-related details for your current location.
HomeKit - HomeKit has gained support for programmable light switches.
Apple File System - When installing iOS 10.3, the iPhone's file system will be updated to use Apple File System (APFS). Apple recommends making a backup before downloading the new update. Announced at WWDC last year, APFS is optimized for Flash/SSD storage and includes features like strong encryption, space sharing, copy-on write metadata, cloning for files and directories, snapshots, and more.
App icons (developer) - Developers will be able to update the icons for their apps at any time, with an update no longer required to push out new icon artwork.
Analytics - The "Diagnostics and Usage" option in the Privacy section of the Settings app has been renamed to "Analytics" in iOS 10.3. It continues to allow users to decide whether or not to send usage information to Apple to help the company improve its services. There's also a new "Share iCloud Analytics" section that allows analytics of usage and data from an iCloud account. Apple uses differential privacy to protect user information.
iPad keyboard - Hidden in iOS 10.3 is a setting for a one-handed floating iPad keyboard layout that can be used on a 9.7-inch or smaller iPad. The feature, discovered by developer Steve Troughton-Smith, is not currently available.
iOS 10.3 is currently only available for developers, but Apple will likely release a public beta for public beta testers in the near future. iOS 10.3 will likely remain in testing for a couple months before it sees a public release, so it could launch in March or April.
Article Link: What's New in iOS 10.3: Find My AirPods, APFS File System, New Apple ID Setting and More
I know, I’m so surprised! I thought it wasn’t going to be released until the end of the year. One again, iOS gets all the innovation first, but maybe that is a good thing. I’m worried that this update might cause problems with my phone.
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If you're wrong we won't remember you saying this. If you're right we won't remember you saying this. But seriously, if you watch the video regardless of the shape of future iPhone displays the rounded animation seems to have been added to enable a more seamless transition to the app icon shape.
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And that can be a good thing, like you said, because the truth is, probably more people run iOS than macOS (because iPhones are Apple's primary driver), so Apple can ferret bugs more quickly using telemetry data.
Still no fix for syncing movies to the TV app since Apple removed the Videos app in iOS 10.2
The big deal with iOS 10.3 is that customers will be able to leave ratings and reviews without leaving the app, Apple will allow in-app prompting for reviews up to 3 times a year, and developers will be allowed to reply to these reviews.
This will be a real boon to developers who get 1-star reviews from dingbat customers who can't figure out how to do something in the app for which the other 99% of customers don't seem to have any problems at all.
This will be a real boon to developers who get 1-star reviews from dingbat customers who can't figure out how to do something in the app for which the other 99% of customers don't seem to have any problems at all.