[iOS 172 developer beta is now available, and according to Apple's release notes, the long-awaited features of iOS 17 are finally introduced iOS 172 developer beta is now available, and according to Apple's release notes, the long-awaited features of iOS 17, first demonstrated earlier this year during Apple's WWDC keynote The long-awaited features of iOS 17, first demonstrated at Apple's WWDC keynote earlier this year, are finally being introduced

We're talking about the Journal app, where Apple will showcase your memories in a more dynamic way than ever before In addition to this highly touted feature, there are many other new features and bug fixes in this developer beta release

The iOS 172 developer beta will be a test to see if these new additions and enhancements are ready for prime time there is still plenty of time before iOS 172 is officially released After all, a public beta of the software update still has to be released

All new features coming to the iPhone in iOS 172 will be based on this new developer beta

Yes, the Journal app is finally iPhone compatible with the iOS 172 developer beta, and the Journal is better suited than, say, the Notes app because it leverages the learning on the device to suggest what to write about Not only does the app function like a diary where you can jot down your feelings and experiences, but Apple additionally curates relevant things from your photos, videos, people you interact with, and even places you visit

Encouraging someone to write in this way can be of great benefit to their well-being and mental health It is always a great way to remember important memories Therefore, writing those memories down and presenting them in a dynamic way through an app like Journal can make them even more precious

The Action Button on the iPhone 15 Pro also has some new changes in the iOS 172 developer beta Existing owners can take advantage of several presets in the action button, but Apple has now packaged another preset for triggering a translation session You can select translation as one of the new presets among other available options

To make iMessage conversations more secure, the developer beta of iOS 172 adds contact key authentication in iMessage Once enabled, users will be notified about authentication errors in the Messages conversation record, along with their Apple ID settings

This addition gives you more peace of mind that you are conversing with your intended contact and not someone else

Apple Music has gained a new Auto Favorites playlist curated from songs you have marked as favorites This feature, which iOS 171 lays the groundwork for with the new favorites icon, along with support for collaborative playlists that can be shared with other iPhone users And finally, the iOS 172 developer beta adds a workaround for the known issue of favorite songs playlists taking a significant amount of time to load

Those who rely on their iPhone hotspot to share with their Android devices will be happy to know that the iOS 172 developer beta includes a fix that resolves an issue where Android devices cannot connect to the iPhone personal hotspot They will be

It is unclear when the general release of iOS 172 will be available, but if you are part of the iOS public beta program, the new version should be available for download soon