Apple has started rolling out its new iOS 17.2 update. This update is for iPhone Xs and newer models, and the size for download is 1.28 GB. Apple is releasing the update in stages, so some users might have to wait to get it.
The new update has several features. One big addition is the Journal app. This app helps users reflect on their day. It uses information like where you’ve been, your photos, and your workouts to help you write in the Journal.
For the iPhone 15 Pro series, there are new features too. These phones can now record Spatial Video. This works with the Apple Vision Pro. The phones also have a faster telephoto focus. The Action Button on these phones now has a Translate option.
The Messages app is also improved. There is a new catch-up feature to read the first unread message. Users also get new sticker choices and more ways to change Memoji.
The Weather app has new tools. Users can see wind maps and more details about rain and snow. This will help users know more about the weather.
Other updates in iOS 17.2 include support for Qi2 chargers for the iPhone 13 and newer models. The update also fixes some problems with wireless charging in cars. It makes AirDrop work better too.
Overall, iOS 17.2 brings new things to iPhones to make them better and more useful. Users should check for the update and download it to use these new features.
iOS 17.2 Full Changelog:
- Journal is a new app that lets you write about the small moments and big events in your life so you can practice gratitude and improve your well-being
- Journaling suggestions make it easy to remember your experiences by intelligently grouping your outings, photos, workouts and more into moments you can add to your journal
- Filters let you quickly find bookmarked entries or show entries with attachments so you can revisit and reflect on key moments in your life
- Scheduled notifications help you keep a consistent journaling practice by reminding you to write on the days and time you choose
- Option to lock your journal using Touch ID or Face ID iCloud sync keeps your journal entries safe and encrypted on iCloud
- Translate option for the Action button on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max to quickly translate phrases or have a conversation with someone in another language
- Spatial video lets you capture video on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max so you can relive your memories in three dimensions on Apple Vision Pro
- Improved Telephoto camera focusing speed when capturing small, faraway objects on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Catch-up arrow lets you easily jump to your first unread message in a conversation by tapping the arrow visible in the top-right corner
- Add sticker option in the context menu lets you add a sticker directly to a bubble
- Memoji updates include the ability to adjust the body shape of any Memoji
- Contact Key Verification provides automatic alerts and Contact Verification Codes to help verify that people facing extraordinary digital threats are messaging only with the people they intend to
- Precipitation amounts help you stay on top of rain and snow conditions for a given day over the next 10 days
- New widgets let you choose from next-hour precipitation, daily forecast, sunrise and sunset times, and current conditions such as Air Quality, Feels Like and wind speed
- Wind map snapshot helps you quickly assess wind patterns and access the animated wind map overlay to prepare for forecast wind conditions for the next 24 hours
- Interactive moon calendar lets you easily visualise the phase of the moon on any day for the next month
- AirDrop improvements including expanded contact sharing options and the ability to share boarding passes, cinema tickets and other eligible passes by bringing two iPhones together
- Favorite Songs Playlist in Apple Music lets you quickly get back to the songs you mark as favorites
- Use Listening History in Apple Music can be disabled in a Focus so music you listen to does not appear in Recently Played or influence your recommendations
- A new Digital Clock Widget lets you quickly catch a glimpse of the time on your Home Screen and while in StandBy
- Enhanced AutoFill identifies fields in PDFs and other forms, enabling you to populate them with information such as names and addresses from your contacts
- New keyboard layouts provide support for 8 Sámi languages
- Sensitive Content Warning for stickers in Messages prevents you from being unexpectedly shown a sticker containing nudity
- Qi2 charger support for all iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 models
- Fixes an issue that may prevent wireless charging in certain vehicles
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