IOS 10.3 beta 1 introduces APFS

The feature will be integrated within the “Find my iPhone” app which can also play a specially designed sound on either or both AirPods to help a user pinpoint their location. Animation for opening and closing apps has been tweaked slightly in the Apple iOS 10.3 too.

In addition, iOS 10.2.1 also fixes an issue in the Contacts app, which from now on shouldn’t crash while processing a bug-ridden contact card. A new view provides you with a broader look at device account settings and storage. It’s more immediately clear how much space photos or iCloud backups are using.

Apple is adding a 3D Touch shortcut for the weather app that will facilitate users with hourly forecast, while there are also minor Maps and CarPlay refinements. However, unlike Find My iPhone, the scope and range of the finding AirPods are limited within the Bluetooth range.

This update to the software with Find My iPhone includes a sort of piggybacking of connectivity between the user and their lost AirPods. 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. The new feature will track the last known location where your AirPods were connected to an Apple device over Bluetooth. Finally, HomeKit now supports programmable light switches.

Until we find out more about 10.3 we’ll just have to enjoy 10.2.1, which should be available as an over-the-air update for your iPhone or iPad right now, or in the coming hours. To download and install this update on the above-mentioned devices, users need to click on to “Settings” followed by “General” and “Software Update”.

Perhaps more interesting is what’s not included. A Deucks developer claimed to have spoken with Apple to get an explanation, with Apple allegedly stating that it “didn’t like the “concept” of people finding their Airpods and hence was deemed “not appropriate for the App Store”.

It was also noted that last time patrons heard from Pangu was when the team showed the vulnerability in Apple’s latest public firmware. Payments apps can now use Siri to interact with users and get things done.