TechCrunch Daily Crunch Apple’s long-awaited iOS 17 update for iPhones has arrived
Sep 19, 2023
Apple's long-awaited iOS 17 update for iPhones has arrived with new and improved security features. The update also includes TVOS 17 for Apple TV, with enhanced security and new functionalities such as FaceTime on Apple TV.
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FaceTime Comes To Apple TV
- tvOS 17 adds FaceTime on Apple TV by using the iPhone or iPad as a wireless webcam via Continuity Camera.
- Later support will expand to WebEx and Zoom apps on Apple TV 4K through developer APIs.
Lockdown Mode Extends To Apple Watch
- iOS 17 introduces expanded Lockdown Mode protections to cover Apple Watch as well as iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
- This reduces attack surface for users at high risk from sophisticated spyware campaigns.
Enable Lockdown When Risk Is High
- Use Lockdown Mode to selectively disable features like iMessage and HomeKit when you face heightened risk.
- Enable the mode to automatically strip photo geolocation and limit common spyware vectors.