Written by Mounis Hawass Saturday, October 28, 2023 12:00 AM Published Apple The first beta version of the upcoming iOS 17.2 update, as this update includes a set of exciting features such as access to the new Journal application, which Apple has been developing, and the ability to share music lists with friends, who can add songs.
However, it should be noted that the beta version is currently available to developers only, but it is expected to be released to public beta testers soon, and iOS 17.2 is expected to be released to the public in the coming weeks, and below we show the most prominent features of this update:
Journal app
The Journal app, which was announced as part of iOS 17, is now available in iOS 17.2. With the Journal app, users can record their daily activities and thoughts. Apple provides optional prompts that can be used as inspiration. Additionally, blog entries can include photos, audio recordings, and tags. Sites.
Collaborative playlists in Apple Music
If you’re an Apple Music user, you can now create a music list that others can add songs to. Additionally, Apple Music now creates a Favorites music list with all the songs you’ve marked as favorites. Also, users can use the Focus filter to disable the feature Listening record.
Reply to messages with stickers
Users can now add a sticker response to any chat bubble by long-pressing it. To add a sticker, tap “Add Sticker” and choose a sticker or emoji to apply to the corner of an iMessage message. You can still drag a sticker or emoji to any message bubble, but the feature The new poster’s response is much faster and more expressive.
Translate using Action Button
Apple has introduced a new option for the action button on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, which allows them to use the Translate option on the action button, and this feature uses the languages that you previously set up in the Translate app.
New features for iMessage
The iOS 17.2 update brings iMessage Contact Key Verification to iPhones, which is designed for vulnerable individuals, prevents unauthorized access to conversations and verifies identities using the contact verification code during in-person meetings or FaceTime calls.
New weather and digital clock widgets
New weather widgets have been added with more information, these widgets include details, daily forecast, sunrise/sunset, and also, the new digital clock widget can be added to the home screen or lock screen.
AirPlay receiver
The update adds an “AirPlay Receiver” setting that will enable users to stream or share content from the Vision Pro headset to their iPhone. This feature could pave the way for AirPlay, which will allow users to play content from their iPhone or iPad on any smart TV that supports AirPlay. Which can be especially useful in hotel rooms.
Other new iOS 17.2 features
Apple has added a “Body” section for customizing Memoji, a “Fast Fade” option for the Books app, and rainbow text for your name in the Contact Sticker. The new Local Awareness option for emergency alerts now uses your location. Separate tabs for movies and TV shows have been removed from the Apple TV app. Finally, the News app now supports live activities.
