iOS 17.2: What Are The Best New Features For iPhone Users?

Apple’s latest iOS update, iOS 17.2, is here, and it’s packed with new features and improvements for iPhone users. From a dedicated journaling app to the ability to record spatial video with your iPhone 15 Pro, there’s something for everyone in this update.

Here are some of the best new features in iOS 17.2:

• Journal: Organize your thoughts and experiences with the all-new Journal app. This app lets you record your daily activities, thoughts, and reflections in a beautiful and intuitive interface. You can add images, voice recordings, and location tags to your entries, and even choose from a variety of prompts to get you started.
• Sticker Reactions in Messages: Take your iMessage conversations to the next level with sticker reactions. Long press on any chat bubble to add a sticker response, making it easier than ever to express yourself without typing a word.
• Spatial Video Recording (iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max only): Capture immersive spatial video with your iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max. This new feature uses the phone’s multiple cameras to record a scene in 3D, creating a more realistic viewing experience when played back on a compatible headset like the upcoming Apple Vision Pro.
• Improved Telephoto Focusing Speed (iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max only): Capture sharp, clear photos of faraway objects with the improved telephoto focusing speed on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. This is a great feature for nature photographers and anyone who wants to get closer to the action.
• Favorites Playlist in Apple Music: Keep all your favorite songs in one place with the new Favorites playlist in Apple Music. This playlist is automatically generated based on the songs you’ve favorited, making it easy to find your go-to tunes.
• Focus Filter for Apple Music Listening History: Prevent your music listening habits from affecting your recommendations with the new Focus Filter for Apple Music Listening History. This is a great feature if you share your device with others and want to keep your music tastes private.

These are just a few of the many new features in iOS 17.2. For a complete list, be sure to check out Apple’s website. In addition to the new features, the update also includes a number of bug fixes and performance improvements.

So, what are you waiting for? Update your iPhone to iOS 17.2 today and start enjoying all the new features! Then, be sure to stop back and let me know in the comments which new feature you’re liking the most!

Tony Simons

Tony has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix and over 11 years of writing experience between multiple publications in the tech, photography, lifestyle, and deal industries.