Here is everything you need to know about the major new iPhone software update, iOS 17.2, which is now out for eligible iPhones.
Apple has begun rolling out its iOS 17.2 update to eligible iPhones. Besides fixing bugs and glitches, the latest software update for iPhones also introduces some new features, including the new Journal app, spatial video capture on the iPhone 15 Pro series, and updated Weather and Messages apps. The update is around 1.5 GB for those who are on the previous version, iOS 17.1.2.
The iPhone 15 Pro series gains most features from the iOS 17.2 drop, including spatial video recording and the ability to shoot 3D videos natively on the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which will be compatible with the upcoming Vision Pro VR headset.
Spatial video or 3D video recording is achieved on the iPhone 15 Pro series, where the phone simultaneously captures footage from the main and ultra-wide-angle cameras with the help of the LiDAR sensor to stitch a 3D video. However, due to the lack of hardware, you won’t be able to experience these 3D videos natively on the iPhone, despite being able to shoot one.
Apple has also improved the performance of the telephoto lens, which now takes less time to capture images. The new action button on the iPhone 15 Pro series also gains a couple of new capabilities; the button can now be programmed to quickly translate phrases.
Similarly, Journal, the free journaling app first announced at WWDC 2023, will be available for all iPhones running on iOS 17.2, including older models like the iPhone XS/XR and the iPhone SE 2020. Users can also secure their Journal app using Face ID or Touch ID.
The iOS 17.2 update also makes the iPhone 13, iPhone 14, and the iPhone 15 series compatible with the Qi2 wireless charging standard, allowing users to fast charge these smartphones with up to 15W using a non-MagSafe certified wireless charger.
The iOS 17.2 update is rolling out to all smartphones running on iOS 17. This includes the iPhone XS series, iPhone 11 series, iPhone SE 2020, iPhone 12 series, iPhone 13 series, iPhone 14 series, and the latest iPhone 15 series. However, some features are limited to the newer iPhone models due to hardware compatibility.
It’s not just the iPhones that are getting a new software update; Apple has also released watchOS 10.2, allowing Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 users to log health data using Siri. Apple TV is being updated to tvOS 17.2, introducing a new sidebar feature to quickly switch between multiple profiles and a redesigned TV app.
Source:indianexpress.com