They’re some of the most popular smartphones around the world, but if you have an iPhone, make sure you update it immediately.
Apple has released a new update called iOS 17.2 this week.
The update introduces a brand-new tool called Journal, which Apple describes as a ‘way to reflect on life’s moments and preserve your memories.’
What’s more, the release includes urgent bug fixes and security updates for your iPhone.
Here’s how to install it on your device today.
They’re some of the most popular smartphones around the world, and if you have an iPhone, make sure you update it immediately. Apple has released a new update called iOS 17.2 this week
iOS 17.2 was released last night, and is available now for iPhone XS and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation and later, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 6th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later.
To install it on your device, simply open the Settings app, then General and Software Update.
If your device is compatible, you’ll see iOS 17.2 listed.
You can either choose to download it immediately or download it overnight, although you’ll need to make sure your iPhone is on charge for this to happen.
The update includes several exciting new features, as well as bug fixes as security updates.
Journal
Journal is a brand-new app where users can capture and write about moments and special events in their lives.
Users can choose to upload written entries, as well as photos, videos, audio recordings or locations.
Journal is a brand-new app where users can capture and write about moments and special events in their lives
‘We are excited to bring the benefits of journaling to more people,’ said Bob Borchers, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing.
‘Journal makes it easy to preserve rich and powerful memories, and practice gratitude by intelligently curating information that is personal to the user, right from their iPhone.
‘And we’re making it possible for other journaling apps to offer the same personalised suggestions while maintaining the highest level of privacy.’
Action Button
It was one of the most talked-about new features in the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, and now the Action Button is getting an exciting update.
Users can now set the button up to quickly translate phrases during a conversation with someone in another language.
Camera
The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are also receiving an upgrade to the camera system.
iOS 17.2 was released last night, and is available now for iPhone XS and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation and later, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 6th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later
‘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,’ Apple explained.
‘Improved Telephoto camera focusing speed when capturing small, faraway objects on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.’
Messages
The messages app now features a catch-up arrow in the top-right corner, which lets you quickly jump to your first unread message in a conversation.
Meanwhile, Apple’s cartoon doppelganger feature, Memoji, has been updated with the ability to adjust the body shape.
Weather
The Weather app now shows precipitation amounts, while 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.
A new interactive moon calendar also lets you see which phase of the moon we’re in for any day for the next month.
Improvements and bug fixes
Aside from the new features, the update also has several improvements and bug fixes.
AirDrop has been improved, allowing you to share boarding passes, cinema tickets and other eligible passes by bringing two iPhones together.
Meanwhile, Autofill has been enhanced, enabling to you to fill in names and addresses from your contacts in PDFs and other forms.
And while Apple doesn’t disclose the specific bug fixes, it adds that iOS 17.2 ‘fixes an issue that may prevent wireless charging in certain vehicles.’
THE TRILLION DOLLAR RISE OF APPLE
1976: Founders Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne created the company on April 1 1976 as they set about selling computer kits to hobbyists, each of which was built by Wozniak.
The first product was the Apple I.
1977: Apple released the Apple II in June, which was the first PC made for the mass market.
Steve Jobs unveils Apple Computer Corporation’s new Macintosh February 6, 1984 in California.
1981: Jobs became chairman.
1984: The Macintosh was introduced during an ad break for the Super Bowl and later officially unveiled during a launch event. It was discontinued a year later and Jobs left the firm.
1987: Apple released the Macintosh II, the first colour Mac.
1997: Apple announces it will acquire NeXT software in a $400 million deal that involves Jobs returning to Apple as interim CEO. He officially took the role in 2000.
The then Chief Executive Officer of Apple, Steve Jobs, with the iPhone
2001: Apple introduced iTunes, OS X and the first-generation iPod.
The first iPod MP3 music player was released on October 23, 2001, at an event in Cupertino and was able to hold up to 1,000 songs.
2007: Apple unveils the iPhone.
2010: The first iPad was unveiled.
2011: Jobs resigned in 2011 due to illness, handing the CEO title to Tim Cook. Jobs died in October from pancreatic cancer.
2014: Apple unveiled the Apple Watch. It also unveiled its first larger iPhones – the 6 and 6 Plus.
2015: After purchasing Beats from Dr Dre, Apple launched Apple Music to compete with Spotify and other music streaming services.
2016: Apple returned to its roots and announced the 4-inch iPhone SE. Meanwhile, the firm is embroiled in a legal battle with the FBI, involving the agency demanding access to the locked phone used by Syed Farook, who died in a shootout after carrying out a deadly December attack in San Bernardino, California with his wife. The court order was dropped on March 28 after the FBI said a third party was able to unlock the device.
2017: Apple introduces the iPhone X, which removes the home button to make way for a futuristic edge-to-edge screen design and a new FaceID system that uses advanced sensors and lasers to unlock phones with just the owner’s face.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs speaks at an Apple event at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, Calif.
2018: In a first for the company, Apple introduces new features in its latest operating system, iOS 12, that encourage users to manage and spend less time on their devices. The move was spawned by a strongly worded letter from shareholders that urged the firm to address the growing problem of smartphone addiction among kids and teenagers.
2019: In January, Apple reports its first decline in revenues and profits in a decade. CEO Tim Cook partly blamed steep declines in revenue from China.
2020: In March, Apple closes all its bricks and mortar retail stores outside of China in response to coronavirus.
2021: In an online virtual event in April CEO Tim Cook declared Apple’s goal of becoming carbon neutral for Earth Day. Later in the year the iPhone 13 was announced.
2022: In September the iPhone 14 was announced. One of the new features included a new sensor to detect if a user had been in a car crash as well as an improved camera system.
2023: So far this year Apple has brought back its ‘Home Pod’ after the first generation was discontinued. The ‘Home Pod’ can be seen as an alternative to Amazon’s Alexa or Google Home as it is powered by voice commands.
