The second major update for Apple users after iOS 17, iOS 17.2 update has become available for the public. After the iOS 17.2 Release Candidate build came out a few days ago, Apple has officially released the new iOS 17.2 update for the public.
This is a major update and comes with a lot of new features and improvements. The new iOS 17.2 update has become available for all devices running iOS 17 or newer build. It means that iPhone XR and newer iPhones like iPhone SE 2 and SE 3 will get the update. The update comes with the build number 21C62, which is the same as the release candidate rolled out last week.
The first major iOS 17 update dubbed iOS 17.1 came out in the second half of October and it brought along new features like AirDrop over the Internet.
Changelog for the new iOS update
Coming to the changelog for the new iOS 17.2 update, here are the new features and improvements that come with this update –
- A new Journal app has been added and it’ll let you write among special moments of your life
- There is an option for locking your journal using Touch ID or Face ID
- The iCloud Sync will help keep the journal entries safe and encrypted on iCloud
- The Translate option for the Action button of iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will quickly translate phrases or have conversation with others in another language
- Spatial video will allow you to capture videos and relive memories in 3D on Apple Vision Pro
- Improved Telephoto camera focuses speed when capturing small faraway objects
- Catch-up arrow will let you jump to your first unread message by tapping the arrow visible in the top-right corner
- Memoji updates will give the ability to adjust the body shape of any Memoji
- Precipitation amount will help you stay on top of rain and snow conditions over the next 10 days
- Wind map snapshot will help you assess wind patterns and access animated wind map overlay for preparing for forecasted wind conditions for the next 24 hours
How to update to the new iOS 17.2 update?
If you own an iPhone XR or newer, you will be receiving the update. It might already be available so ensure that you check for the update by going to Settings -> General -> Software Update. Once you get the update, you need to tap “Update Now” and then restart your iPhone.
