Apple is about to roll out iOS 17.2 at the end of this month, a major update that adds a number of new features and improvements to the iPhone. We expect the Release Candidate version to be released this week, and the official version to be released next week.
If you want to learn how to enhance your iPhone experience with iOS 17.2, then you don’t want to miss this article. We’ll introduce you to some of the highlights of iOS 17.2 and let you know how you can use the new features in iOS 17.2 to make your daily digital life richer and more convenient.
1. Easily share an AirTag. In iOS 17.2, you can share an AirTag with your family or friends to keep track of shared items together. Just set it up in the Find app, and you can see the location of your shared AirTag on a map and receive notifications about it.
2. Customize default notification sounds. Tired of hearing the same notification sounds? With iOS 17.2, you can change the default notification sound to make your iPhone more to your liking and style. Choose from a variety of sounds or use your own recordings as the notification sound to give your iPhone a more personal touch.
3. Inline Predictions. It’s a smart feature that gives you the right candidate word or phrase for your message based on your input and context. That way, you can finish your sentences faster and get your point across more accurately.
4. iMessage contact key verification. In iOS 17.2, you can use Contact Key Verification to confirm that your message was received and read by your intended recipient.
5. iPhone 15-exclusive battery information. If you’re an iPhone 15 owner, you can view detailed battery information about your device, such as the date the battery was manufactured, how long it’s been in use, and its maximum capacity and peak performance, in the About option in Settings. This information can help you better understand the health of your device, as well as the life and performance of your battery.
6. Contacts sharing. The Name Drop feature on iOS 17 makes it easy to share contact information between friends when two devices are in close proximity.
7. New Journal app. You can keep track of your life anytime, anywhere, even if you don’t have a pen and paper. Plus, this feature lets you use a passcode or Face ID to make sure your recorded thoughts stay private and secure.
8. More powerful photo app. You simply photograph or scan the tags of your clothes and the Photo app recognizes and interprets the meaning of these care symbols, giving you a clearer idea of what to do with your clothes.
9. Supports connection of external USB drives to iPhone. This feature makes it easier for you to record high quality videos, and it also makes it easier for you to manage and transfer your video files without taking up storage space on your device. I think this is good news for video creators!
10. Offline Maps. You can download maps of the area you want in the Maps app and use them to navigate and search without an internet connection. This feature lets you find your destination wherever you are and allows you to travel more safely and securely.
11. Siri and CarPlay in-car. In iOS 17.2, Siri can describe the images you receive in your messages when you’re using CarPlay in-car, giving you a better idea of what your contacts are trying to say and allowing you to focus more on driving.
Summing Up
iOS 17.2 is a much-anticipated update that brings many new features and improvements to iPhone, making your iPhone more powerful, smarter, and more personalized. Whether you want to improve your productivity, enhance your social interactions, protect your privacy and security, or enjoy your entertainment and life, iOS 17.2 has you covered.