Apple has once again released an exciting update for its operating systems that is revolutionizing the world of mobile technology. With iOS 17.2 and the accompanying updates for iPadOS, tvOS, watchOS and macOS, Apple is bringing a wealth of new features and improvements to its devices. In this article, we will take a closer look at the most exciting new features in iOS 17.2 and how they improve the user experience.
iOS 17.2 is a significant update for Apple users around the world. It not only brings performance improvements and bug fixes, but also new features that will make users' daily lives easier and more fun. One of these exciting new features is the Journal app, which allows users to record their experiences and moments while practicing gratitude. But that's not all - let's take a closer look at the highlights.
journal app
The new Journal app is a great way to capture memories and encourage positive habits. With smart suggestions that automatically group your experiences, writing in your journal is easier than ever. Plus, you can protect your entries with Touch ID or Face ID and store them securely in iCloud.
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With the new translation option on the Action button on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, you can instantly translate sentences and have conversations in different languages, making it easier to communicate with people from different parts of the world.
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Thanks to the Spatial Video feature, you can record three-dimensional videos on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max and experience them on the Apple Vision Pro. In addition, the focusing speed of the telephoto camera has been improved to capture even small, distant objects clearly and sharply.
iMessage
In the Messages app, you can now use the catch-up arrow to quickly jump to the first unread message in a conversation and add stickers directly into speech bubbles. Memoji updates also allow you to customize the body shape of your Memoji to make it even more personal. Contact Key Verification offers additional security for your digital communications.
Weather
The Weather app has also been significantly improved. You get precipitation forecasts for the next 10 days, can choose between different widgets for the next hour, the daily forecast, and more. The interactive lunar calendar also shows the moon phase for each day of the next month. In addition to these main features, iOS 17.2 also offers numerous smaller improvements and bug fixes. Siri now supports private access and logging of Health app data, AirDrop has been enhanced, and the Music app offers even more customization options.
iOS 17.2 and Co. now available
With iOS 17.2, Apple is once again setting new standards in mobile technology. The new features and improvements make users' daily lives more convenient and entertaining. Whether you want to record your memories in a journal, record videos in 3D or follow the weather forecast for the next few days, iOS 17.2 has something for everyone. Get ready to take your Apple device to the next level and enjoy the many new features that this update brings. Download iOS 17.2 today and experience the future of mobile technology. Are you looking for new accessories? Then take a look in our Amazon Storefront - there you will find numerous products from leading suppliers, also for HomeKit and Co.! (Photo by Wrightstudio / Bigstockphoto)
Update Descriptions iOS 17.2
journal
- Journal is a new app that lets you write about small experiences and big events in your life, helping you practice gratitude and improve your well-being.
- Journaling suggestions make it easy to remember experiences by grouping your trips, photos, workouts, and more into moments you can add to your journal.
- Filters make it easy to find entries that have been bookmarked or contain attachments, allowing you to relive or reflect on key moments in your life.
- Scheduled notifications help you practice journaling regularly by reminding you on days or times you choose.
- The journal can be locked using Touch ID or Face ID.
- iCloud sync keeps your journal entries safe and encrypted on iCloud.
action button
- With the Translate option for the Action button on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, you can easily translate phrases or communicate with people in another language.
camera
- With spatial video, you can record video on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max and relive your memories in three dimensions on Apple Vision Pro.
- The focusing speed of the telephoto camera when shooting small, distant objects on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max has been improved.
News
- To get up to speed, you can use an arrow to jump to your first unread message in a conversation. To do so, tap the arrow in the top right corner.
- An option in the context menu to add stickers lets you use stickers directly with speech bubbles.
- Updates for Memojis include, among other things, the ability to customize the body shape of Memojis.
- With Contact Key Confirmation, you receive automatic alerts and contact confirmation codes that help ensure that people in special digital attack situations only communicate with the people they intend to communicate with.
Weather
- Precipitation amounts keep you informed about rain and snow amounts for a specific day over the next 10 days.
- You can choose from new widgets for next-hour precipitation amounts, daily forecast, sunrise and sunset times, and current conditions like air quality, wind speed and feel.
- Wind map snapshots allow you to easily assess wind patterns and access an animated wind map overlay to prepare for wind conditions forecast for the next 24 hours.
- In an interactive lunar calendar you can easily visualize the lunar phases for each day of the coming month.
This update also includes the following improvements and bug fixes:
- Among other things, AirDrop is improved with expanded options for sharing contacts and the ability to share boarding passes, movie tickets, and other relevant cards with other nearby iPhones.
- The Favorites playlist in Apple Music lets you quickly switch to the songs you mark as favorites.
- The use of listening history can be disabled for a Focus in Apple Music, so that the music you've listened to won't appear in Recently Played or influence your recommendations.
- With a new digital clock widget, you can easily see the time both on the home screen and in standby mode.
- The autofill feature has been improved and now recognizes fields in PDFs and other forms, allowing you to fill them with information such as the names and addresses of your contacts.
- New keyboard layouts enable support for 8 Sami languages.
- Sensitive content warnings prevent you from unexpectedly being confronted with stickers containing nude images in Messages.
- Qi2 chargers are supported for all iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 models.
- Fixes an issue that may prevent wireless charging in certain vehicles.
Update descriptions watchOS 10.2
watchOS 10.2 includes new features, improvements, and bug fixes, including:
- Now Playing appears automatically when you have a nearby HomePod (2nd generation) or HomePod mini playing media from Music or Podcasts (available on Apple Watch Series 6 and later, and Apple Watch Ultra).
- Enable the ability to change watch faces by swiping in Settings.
- Enable the option to confirm the end of workouts in “Settings”.
- In most Fitness+ workouts, the volume of either the music or the trainers' voices can be prioritized.
- Resolves an issue where watch faces added in the Watch app on iPhone may not appear on Apple Watch.
Update descriptions macOS 14.2
This update includes improvements to AutoFill in PDFs, improvements to News and Weather, and more features, bug fixes, and security updates for your Mac.
PDFs
- The autofill feature has been improved and now recognizes fields in PDFs and other forms, allowing you to fill them with information such as the names and addresses of your contacts.
News
- To get you up to speed, you can use an arrow to jump to your first unread message in a conversation by clicking the arrow in the top right corner. An option in the context menu to add stickers lets you use stickers directly with speech bubbles. Contact Key Verification provides automatic alerts and contact verification codes to help ensure that people only communicate with the people they intend to in special digital attack situations.
Weather
- Precipitation Amounts let you stay informed about rain and snow amounts for a given day over the next 10 days. Choose from new widgets for next-hour precipitation amounts, daily forecasts, sunrise and sunset times, and current conditions like air quality, feels like temperatures, and wind speeds. Wind map snapshots let you easily assess wind patterns and access an animated wind map overlay to prepare for wind conditions forecast for the next 24 hours.
Clock
- With multiple timers, you can run several of them at once and create a different name for each one. Timer presets help you quickly start timers with various preset options. The Recent option lets you easily restart your most recently used timers.
This update also includes the following new features:
- The Favorite Songs playlist in Apple Music lets you quickly switch to the songs you mark as favorites. The use of listening history can be turned off for a Focus in Apple Music, so that the music you've listened to won't appear in Recently Played or affect your recommendations. Shazam music recognition lets you quickly identify songs playing online or in your area - even when you're wearing AirPods. New keyboard layouts enable support for 7 more Sámi languages.
