Apple Releases Second Beta for iOS 17.2, macOS 14.2 with New Features for Journal App, Messaging, Music,SLOT, and More

Apple's second beta for iOS 17.2 and macOS 14.2 introduces enhancements such as interactive playlist editing on Apple Music, prioritizing volume on Apple Fitness+, controls for listening history on Apple Music, in-app reactions with any sticker, and innovative features like Journal app that uses machine learning for personalized suggestions, contact key verification for secure messaging.

Apple's second beta for iOS 17.2 and macOS 14.2 introduces the first version of the Journal app which uses on-device machine learning to provide personalized suggestions that can inspire a user’s journal entry.
The new versions include Apple Fitness+ Audio Focus, giving users the ability to prioritize the volume of the music or the trainers’ voices during an Apple Fitness+ workout.
Enhancements in the Apple Music app are also introduced, including the ability to invite friends to collaborate on playlists, a Focus Filter to turn off the Listening History feature, and a Favorite Playlist with all your songs.
A Translate button has been added as a new option for the iPhone 15 Pro’s Action Button, and a new sticker or memoji reaction feature is also now included in iMessage.
Additional security measures include iMessage Contact Key Verification, which allows users to manually verify who they're messaging with by comparing contact verification codes in person or over the phone.