Apple has just unveiled its much-anticipated iOS 17.2 update, now accessible to recent iPhone users. This update introduces the innovative Journal app, a tool tailored to inspire users to chronicle life events through prompts generated from phone data. Among the update’s highlights is the ability to record spatial videos, promising a new dimension in video creation.
The Journal app, initially announced at WWDC in June, emphasizes health and wellness by encouraging users to reflect on both significant and everyday moments. Drawing insights from your phone’s data, such as visited locations, captured photos, or completed workouts, this app suggests writing prompts based on these ‘Moments,’ fostering a reflective writing experience.
A prominent addition to this update is the support for recording spatial videos, a feature unveiled alongside the iPhone 15. This cutting-edge function utilizes the main and ultrawide cameras simultaneously to craft 3D videos, meant for playback on the upcoming Vision Pro headset set to launch next year.
Beyond these headline features, iOS 17.2 brings a plethora of enhancements. Notably, the Action Button on the iPhone 15 Pro can now be set for translation, complemented by new Weather widgets and added functionalities in the Messages app. Moreover, iPhone 13 and 14 models now support Qi2, enabling faster 15W wireless charging sans the necessity for a MagSafe charger.
Simultaneously, Apple has updated other elements of its ecosystem. The watchOS 10.2 update empowers Series 9 and Ultra 2 owners to log Health app data via Siri on the Watch, leveraging the on-device Siri capability of the S9 chip. Additionally, tvOS 17.2 for Apple TV introduces a sidebar for swift profile switching and a revamped TV app interface.
Available for various iPhone models, including flagship iPhones dating back to 2018, the iOS 17.2 update can be accessed via the Settings app. While the update rollout may be staggered, users can navigate to Settings, then General, Software Update, to check for its availability.
Stay tuned for a more immersive experience in chronicling life events and exploring the world of spatial video recording with Apple’s latest iOS update, ushering in new dimensions to your iPhone experience.
