Apple has finally rolled out the long-awaited public release of iOS 10.3 for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch via iTunes as well as Software Update with build number 14E277. The latest iteration of iOS 10 brings numerous new features and enhancements over its previous release.
Some of the noteworthy features ported into this release include Find My AirPods for finding lost earbuds, a new Apple file system, a new App Compatibility page for 32-bit apps accessible via Settings, a redesigned iCloud section and more.
Furthermore, Siri is now capable of supporting bill payment and payment status, scheduling ride booking and accessing live cricket scores and stats for Indian Premier League (IPL) and International Cricket Council (ICC) affiliated matches.
Interested users may go ahead and grab the iOS 10.3 IPSW firmware files here. Also, check out the full changelog detailing the new features and improvements (below):
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
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
For further information on security features added to iOS 10.3, check out Apple's support document posted here.
