Apple has kicked off another major update for iOS 17 to bring joy and good cheer to all iPhone users. Released on Monday, the new iOS 17.2 update features a bag full of exciting things to play with. Though a few of the new features are aimed at the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, there's more than enough to go around for any compatible iPhone, specifically the iPhone XR or later. The much-awaited Journal App update is designed to help users craft their life’s narrative effortlessly with personalized prompts derived from the phone’s data, making every moment a storytelling masterpiece. But that’s not all, a user can immerse himself/herself in the world of spatial magic with the ability to capture 3D videos using both main and ultrawide cameras simultaneously, elevating your content creation game to a whole new dimension.
Apple is also updating the Action Button on the iPhone 15 Pro series by adding a Translate option toggle.
iPhone 15 Pro models can now record Spatial Video which will be supported on the Apple Vision Pro. Apple is also boasting improved telephoto focusing speed on the 15 Pro series.
Messages gain a catch-up feature which allows you to read the first unread message in a chat via an arrow. Apple also added new sticker options and Memoji customization.
On the Weather app front, precipitation amounts will clue you in on rain and snow conditions for any day over the next 10 days. A wind map snapshot analyzes wind patterns with an animated overlay of the windy forecast for the next 24 hours. An interactive moon calendar shows you the phases of the moon on any day over the next month. Plus, you can add new widgets for weather-related info such as air quality, wind speed, daily forecast, and upcoming precipitation.
A variety of miscellaneous improvements are also on tap with iOS 17.2.
A user can now log in and access Health app data by talking to Siri. For Apple Music, a playlist for favorite songs offers quicker access to your favorites, while a listening history can be disabled while your phone is in Focus mode.
Using AirDrop, one can now be able to share boarding passes, movie tickets, and other items by bringing two iPhones together. A Digital Clock widget available in StandBy mode shows you a quick glimpse of the time on your Home Screen.
An enhanced AutoFill feature scans fields in PDF files and other forms so that you can automatically fill them with names and addresses from your contact list. Finally, faster Qi2 charger support is now accessible to all iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 model phones.
iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max owners will enjoy even more features.
