Apple launched iOS 17.4 on March 5, featuring new Stolen Device Protection settings. However, the release of iOS 17.2 in December was jam-packed with exciting features that may have flown under your radar. One of the standout additions was the long-awaited Journal app, which uses on-device machine learning to provide personalized writing suggestions based on your iPhone activity, like the photos you’ve taken and the music you’ve listened to. The app also offers prompts called Reflections to inspire your writing. Additionally, Contact Key Verification was introduced in iOS 17.2, providing an extra layer of security for users facing digital threats. Live Stickers, Memoji customization options, and the ability to change default notification sounds and haptics were also included in the update. Other noteworthy features include enhanced sharing options for Contact Posters, a new action button on the iPhone 15 Pro, and the ability to disable inline text predictions. Furthermore, Spatial Video recording is now available for iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max users. Overall, iOS 17.2 brought a wealth of new and useful features that may have gone unnoticed amidst the buzz surrounding the latest updates.
