Get ready iPhone users, because iOS 17.2 is coming later this year with an exciting array of new features. From the new Journal app that lets you reflect on your day with texts, photos, and more, to the customizable Action button that can now be assigned to the Translate app, this update is packed with delightful improvements. Additionally, there are new widgets for the Weather and Clock apps, collaborative playlists for Apple Music, improved security measures for iMessage, and even new customization options for Memoji. With all of these exciting additions, iOS 17.2 is sure to enhance your iPhone experience.
Journal App
The new Journal app introduced in iOS 17.2 is designed to help iPhone users reflect on their day and memories. With this app, you can document your thoughts, experiences, and emotions together with text, photos, music, and audio recordings. The Journal app goes beyond just being a digital diary by providing personalized suggestions based on your recent on-device activity. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or want to revisit a specific moment, the Journal app offers a convenient and intuitive way to capture and reflect on your daily life.
Translate Option for Action Button
The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max come with a customizable Action button that replaces the traditional mute switch found on previous iPhones. With iOS 17.2, users now have the option to assign the Action button to the Translate app. This allows for quick and easy access to language translation directly from the Dynamic Island. Whether you’re traveling, communicating with someone who speaks a different language, or simply curious about a foreign phrase, having the Translate app just a button press away can greatly enhance your iPhone experience.
New Widgets
iOS 17.2 brings a range of new widgets to the Home Screen and Lock Screen. The Weather app now offers Daily Forecast and Sunrise and Sunset widgets, providing you with at-a-glance information about the weather conditions for the day and the timing of sunrise and sunset. The Clock app also introduces a new digital clock widget, making it easier than ever to check the time directly from your Home Screen or Lock Screen. These new widgets add additional functionality and customization options to your iPhone’s interface, allowing you to personalize your device to better suit your needs.
Apple Music: Collaborative Playlists
If you enjoy sharing and discovering music with your friends and family, you’ll love the new Collaborative Playlists feature in Apple Music. With iOS 17.2, multiple people can contribute to a shared playlist, allowing everyone to add, reorder, and remove songs. This collaborative approach to playlist creation makes it easy to create the perfect soundtrack for a road trip, a party, or any other occasion. Whether you’re a music enthusiast or just want to have fun discovering new songs with your loved ones, the Collaborative Playlists feature is a great addition to Apple Music.
Apple Music: Favorite Songs Playlist
When you come across a song that you absolutely love, you want to be able to find it easily and listen to it anytime. In iOS 17.1 and later, Apple introduced the ability to favorite songs by tapping the star icon. This helps improve the recommendations you receive in Apple Music, ensuring that you discover more of the music you enjoy. With iOS 17.2, favorited songs are automatically added to a new Favorite Songs playlist. This playlist acts as a centralized hub for all your favorite tracks, making it simple to access and enjoy them whenever you want.
Apple Music: Listening History Focus Filter
Have you ever had someone borrow your iPhone to listen to music and later found that their song choices have affected your Apple Music recommendations? With iOS 17.2, this issue is addressed through the new Listening History Focus filter. When toggled on, this filter ensures that the songs listened to by others on your device won’t impact the recommendations you receive. This feature is particularly useful for those who share their device with family, friends, or colleagues, providing a more personalized and tailored music experience.
iMessage: Contact Key Verification
Keeping your conversations secure is of utmost importance, especially when dealing with sensitive information or communicating with verified individuals. In iOS 17.2, Apple introduces Contact Key Verification for iMessage, adding an extra layer of security for messaging. This feature is particularly beneficial for individuals facing extraordinary digital threats, including journalists, human rights activists, and government officials. Contact Key Verification allows users to verify that they are messaging only with the intended individuals. In conversations between verified users, they will be alerted if there’s any attempt by malicious actors to breach the conversation’s security. This feature provides peace of mind and ensures that your private conversations remain confidential and secure.
iMessage: Sticker Reactions via Tapback Menu
Reacting to messages in iMessage is now even more fun and expressive with the addition of sticker reactions in the Tapback menu. With iOS 17.2, you can quickly add any sticker to your message reactions by tapping “Add Sticker” in the Tapback menu. This feature adds a playful and creative element to your conversations, allowing you to express your emotions or add some humor using stickers. Whether you want to send a thumbs up, a heart, or a funny sticker, iMessage makes it easy to add your personal touch to every conversation.
Memoji: New Customization Options
Memoji characters offer a unique and fun way to represent yourself in iMessage and other compatible apps. With iOS 17.2, Apple introduces new customization options for Memojis, including a “Body” section. This allows users to further personalize their Memoji characters by adjusting their waist, bust, shoulders, and arms. With these additional customization options, you can create Memojis that truly reflect your individuality and appearance. Whether you want to make your Memoji look more like you or explore creative possibilities, these new customization options open up a world of possibilities for self-expression.
Contact Posters: Rainbow Text
When setting up a Contact Poster in the Contacts app, iOS 17.2 introduces a vibrant new feature: rainbow-colored text. This option adds a playful and visually appealing touch to your contact posters, making them stand out and adding a dash of personality to your contacts list. Whether you want to personalize your own contact information or add a touch of color to your friends’ contact details, the rainbow text feature offers a fun and creative way to enhance your iPhone experience.
These are just some of the exciting new features and changes coming to the iPhone with iOS 17.2. From the comprehensive Journal app to the enhanced customization options for Memojis, these updates are designed to enhance your iPhone experience and make your device even more versatile and personalized. Keep an eye out for the release of iOS 17.2 later this year and get ready to explore all the new possibilities that await you.
