Beyond Expectations: iOS 17.2 Unveils Fresh Features for iPhone Users

Oğuz Çakır — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 18:49:41 +0000

Apple has released the long-awaited iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 updates. The update, the second major release of iOS 17 introduced to our lives in September, brings several eagerly anticipated features, including new AirDrop, StandBy, and Apple Music features. Here are the details…

A Closer Look at Apple’s iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 Updates

The Apple iOS 17.2 update brought several exciting features to iPhone users, even though the highly anticipated sideloading feature was not included. Despite this, the new version is far from disappointing, as it introduces various innovations. Notable additions include the Journal app, a translate option for the Action Button, and a spatial video feature exclusively for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max users.

According to the company’s update description, “This update introduces Journal, providing a fresh way to reflect on life’s moments and preserve your memories. Additionally, it brings enhancements to the Action button and Camera, along with various other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPhone.” Apple’s full release notes for the update are below:

Journal

Journal is a new app that lets you write about the small moments and big events in your life so you can practice gratitude and improve your wellbeing
Journaling suggestions make it easy to remember your experiences by intelligently grouping your outings, photos, workouts, and more into moments you can add to your journal
Filters let you quickly find bookmarked entries or show entries with attachments so you can revisit and reflect on key moments in your life
Scheduled notifications help you keep a consistent journaling practice by reminding you to write on the days and time you choose
Option to lock your journal using Touch ID or Face ID
iCloud sync keeps your journal entries safe and encrypted on iCloud

Action Button

Translate option for the Action button on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max to quickly translate phrases or have a conversation with someone in another language

Camera

Spatial video lets you capture video on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max so you can relive your memories in three dimensions on Apple Vision Pro
Improved Telephoto camera focusing speed when capturing small faraway objects on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max

Messages

Catch-up arrow lets you easily jump to your first unread message in a conversation by tapping the arrow visible in the top-right corner
Add sticker option in the context menu lets you add a sticker directly to a bubble
Memoji updates include the ability to adjust the body shape of any Memoji
Contact Key Verification provides automatic alerts and Contact Verification Codes to help verify people facing extraordinary digital threats are messaging only with the people they intend

Weather

Precipitation amounts help you stay on top of rain and snow conditions for a given day over the next 10 days
New widgets let you choose from next-hour precipitation, daily forecast, sunrise and sunset times, and current conditions such as Air Quality, Feels Like, and wind speed
Wind map snapshot helps you quickly assess wind patterns and access the animated wind map overlay to prepare for forecasted wind conditions for the next 24 hours
Interactive moon calendar lets you easily visualize the phase of the moon on any day for the next month

This update also includes the following improvements and bug fixes:

Siri support for privately accessing and logging Health app data using your voice
AirDrop improvements including expanded contact sharing options and the ability to share boarding passes, movie tickets, and other eligible passes by bringing two iPhones together
Favorite Songs Playlist in Apple Music lets you quickly get back to the songs you mark as favorites
Use Listening History in Apple Music can be disabled in a Focus so music you listen to does not appear in Recently Played or influence your recommendations
A new Digital Clock Widget lets you quickly catch a glimpse of the time on your Home Screen and while in StandBy
Enhanced AutoFill identifies fields in PDFs and other forms enabling you to populate them with information such as names and addresses from your contacts
New keyboard layouts provide support for 8 Sámi languages
Sensitive Content Warning for stickers in Messages prevents you from being unexpectedly shown a sticker containing nudity
Qi2 charger support for all iPhone 13 models and iPhone 14 models
Fixes an issue that may prevent wireless charging in certain vehicles

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OS 17.2 Upgrade Brings Lightning-Fast Qi2 Charging to Older iPhone’s Like iPhone 13 and 14

Oğuz Çakır — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:21:00 +0000

Apple launched iOS 17 in last September. However, the company is already starts developing iOS 18 and the iPhone 16 series. In addition this they are enhancing the existing version and adding new features. Therefore, Apple is set to release iOS 17.2 soon, making it available for all compatible devices. Recent details even provide insights into the additional features that the upcoming version will bring to older iPhones. Here are the details…

iOS 17.2 Will Bring Faster Qi2 Wireless Charging to iPhone 14 and iPhone 13

iOS 17.2 is set to bring faster Qi2 wireless charging to iPhone 14 and iPhone 13. Apple has recently introduced the release candidate beta for this update, featuring support for the Qi2 wireless charging standard on the mentioned iPhone models. This development means that users of iPhone 13 and 14 will now have the capability to charge their devices at a faster rate, reaching up to 15W when using Qi2 chargers.

This is a significant improvement from the current 7.5W charging speed. Qi2 is an innovative wireless charging standard that incorporates a MagSafe-like ring of magnets into the existing Qi standard. This enhancement enables quicker charging speeds and a more convenient wireless charging experience.

While Qi2 chargers are not currently available for purchase, they are anticipated to be released in the near future. The iOS 17.2 update is expected to be rolled out either later this week or the following week. Apart from the Qi2 support, the update will also introduce several additional features, enhancing the overall user experience.

Journal app: A new app for journaling and note-taking.
Spatial video capture: iPhone 15 Pro models will be able to capture spatial video.
Wireless charging fix: Fixes an issue with iPhone 15 wireless charging in certain cars.
Default notification sound: A new setting that allows you to change the default sound for notifications.

Apple has released the beta version of iOS 17.2, known as the release candidate. This is where we got our information. Although the company hasn’t given a precise date for the update, it is expected to be released in December.