What’s New In iOS 10.3

While you were sleeping last night, Apple pushed out iOS 10.3, the latest update to its mobile operating system.

It’s not a complete overhaul of the OS, however it does come with a few new tricks.

• View the current or last known location of your AirPods
• Play a sound on one or both AirPods to help you find them
  • Here’s how to locate your misplaced AirPod/s:
    • Open “Find My iPhone” on an iOS device or on iCloud.com.
    • In the list, tap “AirPods”
    • Tap “Actions”
    • Tap “Play Sound”

• 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

• 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

• 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

NB: Some of these functions might not be available in your region or country.