Apple is not sitting still and a beta of iOS 17.2 has now been released. This new version contains quite a number of new features. We put together the five best ones.
iOS 17.2 beta: these are the new features
After the release of iOS 17.1, Apple immediately got to work and there is now an iOS 17.2 beta for the iPhone. This new version of the operating system has quite a few new features. These are the five best.
1. Diary app
A journaling app is an app for keeping track of your daily thoughts, activities and goals. And that is exactly what Apple created the Diary app for. What’s special is that the Diary app also uses AI to help you with topics you need to write about.
The proposals you are presented with for this are based on your behavior. That is, your behavior within your iPhone. The app uses your photos, but also the locations you visit, the music and podcasts you listen to, the workouts you do and basically anything else you can think of. Fortunately, you can decide for yourself which data the app can and cannot include in its suggestions.
2. Respond faster in Messages
In the Messages app of the iOS 17.2 beta, you can now respond to a message faster. By pressing and holding your finger on a conversation bubble you can send a sticker in response more quickly. You can choose from a sticker or emoji of your choice. It will then appear in the corner of the message.
3. More fun features in Apple Music
You can now create a playlist with others in Apple Music. Great for a planned party or just because. In addition, favorites are put in their own favorites list.
Furthermore, there is a new focus for Apple Music. When you let someone else listen to music with your iPhone, the songs they listen to are not included in your recommendations.
4. Translate with the action button
In iOS 17.2 beta, the action button has been updated. You can now attach a translation option to the action button of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. If you then press and hold the button, a window will appear on the screen. Your iPhone then listens to spoken text to translate.
5. New widgets
The Weather widget has been given new options and Apple has added a new digital clock widget. You can place this on your home screen or lock screen.
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