Apple's new iOS 10.3 update has something for Indian cricket crazy fans

The new update allows users to ask Siri a number of questions around cricket, which includes rankings for IPL 2016

Apple's new iOS 10.3 update has something for Indian cricket crazy fans
Apple launches new iOS update. Photo: IANS
Written By: ZeeBiz WebTeam
Updated: Wed, Jan 25, 2017
02:43 pm
Mumbai, ZeeBiz WebDesk
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Apple has started rolling out the latest iOS 10.3 beta update for those who have signed up for it. There are also some India specific features which are expected to be in it. This includes Siri finally getting cricket scores and stats from IPL and ICC matches.

The new update allows users to ask Siri a number of questions around cricket, which includes rankings for IPL 2016, when a particular team will play their matches and how the teams are performing.

Siri will also show individual player stats and the team which India will be playing next.

Apple's iOS 10.3 will also have additions such as the ability to locate AirPods if you lose them. This makes it very easy and will use bluetooth to locate it. If the power is drained then it will show the last location of the AirPods.

Apart from this, Siri will also be able to check bills with payment apps and schedule booking of cabs with apps such as Uber and Lyft. Siri's capability with third party apps has been increasing.

The new iOS will also bring improvements to weather icon in the Maps. It will now be using 3D Touch on weather icon in Maps and will show hourly forecasts.