iOS 27.3 beta expands StandBy features to more iPhones

Technology · First reported 3 Nov, 19:31 · Updated 19:49

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Apple’s iOS 27.3 beta extends redesigned StandBy faces and customization options to compatible iPhones, with the public update expected in December. (d50d6488-1c33-4c8b-88bb-e7053f533a09; e94584d1-d0f2-4c86-b811-6d49f199fd74)

iOS 27.3 beta 1 brings updated Analog and Digital Clock faces, new Calendar and Weather faces, and more color and complication customization to StandBy. (d50d6488-1c33-4c8b-88bb-e7053f533a09; e94584d1-d0f2-4c86-b811-6d49f199fd74)
The Photos face gains Shared Albums support, and users can create multiple customized versions of StandBy faces and swipe between them. (d50d6488-1c33-4c8b-88bb-e7053f533a09; e94584d1-d0f2-4c86-b811-6d49f199fd74)
The reports say the public release is expected in December; one specifies support for iPhone 11 and newer. (d50d6488-1c33-4c8b-88bb-e7053f533a09; e94584d1-d0f2-4c86-b811-6d49f199fd74)

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Key facts

Software: iOS 27.3 beta 1
StandBy additions: Updated Analog and Digital Clock faces; Calendar and Weather faces; Shared Albums in Photos; multiple versions of faces
Compatible models: iPhone 11 and newer, according to MacRumors
Public release timing: Expected in December