Update to iOS 17.2 to get Apple’s journaling software and new features across system apps, including instant translation via the iPhone 15’s Action button.
To download and install an over-the-air update, go to Settings > General > Software Update. If it shows iOS 17.2 is available, hit Install to proceed.
iOS updates are automatically installed unless you disable this feature by going to Settings > General > Software Update > Automatic Updates, then switch off the iOS Updates button below Automatically Install and Automatically Download.
iOS 17.2 release notes: New features and fixes
After updating your iPhone to iOS 17.2, you’ll be able to share Wallet passes by bringing two iPhones together, ask Siri questions about your health stats, use Qi2 chargers with older iPhones, share your contact poster in the Phone and FaceTime apps, detect nudity in more places than before, record spatial videos, and more.
The full iOS 17.2 release notes from Apple are included below:
This update introduces Journal, an all-new way to reflect on life’s moments and preserve your memories. This release also includes Action button and Camera enhancements, as well as other features, bug fixes and security updates for your iPhone.
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 contextual 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
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
For information on the security content of iOS 17.2, read Apple’s support document listing security patches. Some features may be limited to specific countries, as detailed on an Apple page dedicated to iOS and iPadOS Feature Availability.
Apple also published press releases detailing the Journal app, spatial video capture on the iPhone 15 Pros and the ability for Siri to access data in the Health app.
What’s your favorite new feature in iOS 17.2?
iOS 17.2 brings some of the features that didn’t make the cut or the initial iOS 17.0 release, while continuing to improve the experience with small tweaks. Whether it’s instant translations via the Action button, the new Journal app, stereoscopic video capture or Messages improvements, there’s something for everyone in this update.
So, are you going to update your iPhone to iOS 17.2?
And if so, what’s your favorite new feature so far?