The biggest feature to debut in the latest public beta is Find my AirPods—a feature that is sure to be welcome for early adopters of Apple’s wireless earbuds. Like ‘Find My iPhone’, the feature will illustrate the last place a user’s AirPods were active and connected to an iOS device. You will also be able to remotely prompt the earbuds to play a noise so they can be found easier.
Apple is revamping its user ID controls, giving users access to their most important information in a single menu. Users will be able to quickly access their contact information, security settings, payment information, iCloud settings, App Store settings, Family Sharing settings and more. This will all be available in the new profile section at the top of the Settings app.
The iOS 10.3 beta also brings a revamp that most users won’t realize, but will be an unseen convenience. Apple is switching its storage system over to the Apple File System, a universal file system Apple began implementing in 2016. It is optimized for flash and SSD storage and offers strong encryption tools to protect files.
In an effort to expand the amount of other devices and services iPhones and iPads can interact with, Apple has added new features to HomeKit, it’s connected home hub, and Siri, its voice-powered assistant. HomeKit now supports programmable light switches, and Siri will now be able to schedule rides with ride hailing services like Uber.
If all those new features have you wanting to update, you’ll want to make sure your device will be capable of making the jump. Here are the iOS devices that will be compatible with iOS 10.3.
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6 Plus
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 5s
- iPhone 5c
- iPhone 5
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch
- iPad Pro 9.7-inch
- iPad Air 2
- iPad Air
