We’ve put together an in-depth video showcasing many of the new iOS 9.3 beta 1 features. I think it’s safe to say that this release packs in many more features for a minor version release than we’re used to. In this video, we showcase the new Touch ID security option for the Notes app, the new quick action 3D Touch shortcuts, updated News app features, multiple Apple Watch pairing ability, and much more.
Features mentioned
Notes app security
Individual notes can now be secured with Touch ID.
New Notes app Settings
You can now sort notes, and save media from Notes to the Photo library.
Photos app Duplicate as Still Photo
You can duplicate a Live Photo as a high quality Still Photo.
Health app now features Activity data
Apple Watch activity data now resides inside of the Health app.
Night Shift mode
Apple Sherlocked f.lux by incorporating a new “Night Shift” mode into iOS 9.3.
Wallet app shortcuts
Wallet items now feature shortcuts to corresponding apps.
Configuration Profiles for developers
Developers can now install betas directly without iTunes.
News app updates
You can now use the News app in landscape mode on iPhone, and play videos inline.
Multiple Apple Watch pairings
You can now pair more than one Apple Watch with an iPhone.
New 3D Touch Quick Action shortcuts
Tons of new Quick Action shortcuts have been added for stock applications.
iCloud for iBooks
PDFs now sync via iCloud in iBooks.
CarPlay improvements
New CarPlay features include enhanced For You and New sections in Apple Music, and a new nearby feature in the Maps app brings better POI support to CarPlay.
New education features
In the future, Apple will make a new Multi User feature and a new My Classroom app available to schools.
What’s your favorite new feature? Drop us a line in the comments below.
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