Apple has released the iOS 17.2 beta for developers, introducing a host of new features. One of the standout additions is the Personal Journaling app, "Journal," which was previously unveiled.
Designed for iPhone users who have upgraded to iOS 17, this app aims to assist users in introspection and gratitude practice through personal note-taking. These notes serve as an extremely positive means to impact mental well-being.
What sets the Journal app apart is its use of artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to provide tailored suggestions to encourage users to jot down their thoughts. It also offers timely reminders for daily journaling.
Furthermore, the app provides various options to safeguard personal content, including the ability to lock the app and fully encrypt the content.
Another significant feature being added with the iOS 17.2 update is the Collaborative Playlists feature in the Music app.
This feature allows users to invite their friends to participate in creating and editing playlists, adding and removing songs, with the ability to interact with the audio clips within the playlist using emojis.
Apple has also introduced an automatic playlist called "Favorites" based on the user's specified favorite tracks.
Another crucial security feature in the iOS 17.2 update is the Contact Key Verification in the iMessage application. This feature helps users verify the identity of senders and increase confidence in their communications with those they wish to engage with.
This beta update marks the first of the highly anticipated updates, and it is expected that Apple will release more beta versions before the final release of the update at the end of the year. This is the second sub-update for the iOS 17 system.
