Apple recently released the first beta version of iOS 17.2, which introduces a host of exciting features and changes for iPhone users. Set to be released to the public in December, this update can be easily installed through the Settings app under General → Software Update. Let’s take a closer look at ten of the standout additions in iOS 17.2.
1. Journal App: Apple’s new Journal app provides an interactive platform for iPhone users to reflect on their day and preserve memories. With features like text, photos, music, and audio recordings, users can create personalized entries. The app even offers suggestions based on recent on-device activity, making it a truly immersive experience.
2. Translate Option for Action Button: The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max come with an innovative Action button that replaces the traditional mute switch. In iOS 17.2, users can assign the Action button to the Translate app, enabling quick access to language translation while on the go.
3. New Widgets: iOS 17.2 introduces new widget options for the Weather and Clock apps on the Home Screen and Lock Screen. Users now have access to Daily Forecast, Sunrise and Sunset, and a digital clock widget. This allows for more personalized and convenient information right at your fingertips.
4. Apple Music: Collaborative Playlists: A new feature in Apple Music allows multiple users to contribute to a shared playlist. This means friends or family members can now easily add, reorder, and remove songs, creating a collaborative and diverse music experience.
5. Apple Music: Favorite Songs Playlist: In iOS 17.1 and later, users can favorite songs by tapping the star icon, which enhances the Music app’s recommendation system. With iOS 17.2, these favorited songs are now automatically added to a dedicated playlist called Favorite Songs.
6. Apple Music: Listening History Focus Filter: To prevent others from impacting your music recommendations, iOS 17.2 introduces a new Focus filter for Apple Music listening history. By toggling on this feature, you can ensure that your listening experience remains personalized, even if someone else is using your iPhone.
7. iMessage: Contact Key Verification: Apple understands the need for heightened security, especially for individuals facing digital threats. With iMessage Contact Key Verification, users like journalists, activists, and officials can verify that they are communicating exclusively with the intended recipients. This feature provides an additional layer of security by checking for any breaches or eavesdropping attempts.
8. iMessage: Sticker Reactions via Tapback Menu: Responding to messages with stickers is now even easier in iOS 17.2. Simply tap “Add Sticker” in the Tapback menu within the Messages app to quickly react to a message using any sticker of your choice.
9. Memoji: New Customization Options: Apple has expanded the customization options for Memoji characters. With the addition of the “Body” section, users can now adjust their Memoji’s waist, bust, shoulders, and arms, allowing for even greater personalization and representation.
10. Contact Posters: Rainbow Text: iOS 17.2 introduces a fun and visually appealing option for Contact Posters in the Contacts app. Users can now choose to have rainbow-colored text for their name, adding a touch of vibrancy to their contact profile.
With these new features and enhancements, iOS 17.2 brings a wealth of exciting possibilities and experiences for iPhone users. Stay tuned for its official release in December and enjoy all that the latest update has to offer.
