iOS 10.3 Now Available – Includes new file system, Find my AirPods, and other Fixes.

Apple just pushed out iOS 10.3 which completely changes the file system to APFS. APFS has been optimized for flash/ssd storage and improves on encryption to keep your devices secure. One really nice feature is the ability for snapshots so that you can easily restore from a specific backup point.

In regards to the AppStore, developers can now respond to customer app reviews. I am suprised they took this long to implement it but it is finally here.

Here is the official change log:

iOS 10.3 introduces new features including the ability to locate AirPods using Find my iPhone and more ways to use Siri with payment, ride booking and automaker apps.

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

Here are the direct download links for iOS 10.3:

  • iOS 10.3 (Build 14E277) for:
    • iPad 4 (Wi-Fi) (iPad3,4) — Download
    • iPad 4 (GSM) (iPad3,5) — Download
    • iPad 4 (CDMA) (iPad3,6) — Download
    • iPad Air (Wi-Fi) (iPad4,1) — Download
    • iPad Air (Cellular) (iPad4,2) — Download
    • iPad Air (China) (iPad4,3) — Download
    • iPad mini 2 (Wi-Fi) (iPad4,4) — Download
    • iPad mini 2 (Cellular) (iPad4,5) — Download
    • iPad mini 2 (China) (iPad4,6) — Download
    • iPad mini 3 (Wi-Fi) (iPad4,7) — Download
    • iPad mini 3 (Cellular) (iPad4,8) — Download
    • iPad mini 3 (China) (iPad4,9) — Download
    • iPad mini 4 (Wi-Fi) (iPad5,1) — Download
    • iPad mini 4 (Cellular) (iPad5,2) — Download
    • iPad Air 2 (Wi-Fi) (iPad5,3) — Download
    • iPad Air 2 (Cellular) (iPad5,4) — Download
    • iPad Pro (Wi-Fi) (iPad6,7) — Download
    • iPad Pro (9.7”, Wi-Fi) (iPad6,3) — Download
    • iPad Pro (9.7”, Cellular) (iPad6,4) — Download
    • iPad Pro (Cellular) (iPad6,8) — Download
    • iPad6,11 (iPad6,11) — Download
    • iPad6,12 (iPad6,12) — Download
    • iPhone 5 (GSM) (iPhone5,1) — Download
    • iPhone 5 (CDMA) (iPhone5,2) — Download
    • iPhone 5c (GSM) (iPhone5,3) — Download
    • iPhone 5c (CDMA) (iPhone5,4) — Download
    • iPhone 5s (GSM) (iPhone6,1) — Download
    • iPhone 5s (CDMA) (iPhone6,2) — Download
    • iPhone 6 Plus (iPhone7,1) — Download
    • iPhone 6 (iPhone7,2) — Download
    • iPhone 6s (iPhone8,1) — Download
    • iPhone 6s Plus (iPhone8,2) — Download
    • iPhone SE (iPhone8,4) — Download
    • iPhone 7 (iPhone9,1) — Download
    • iPhone 7 Plus (iPhone9,2) — Download
    • iPhone 7 (iPhone9,3) — Download
    • iPhone 7 Plus (iPhone9,4) — Download
    • iPod touch 6G (iPod7,1) — Download

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