We reported last week that Apple was internally testing an iOS 17.1.2 update for the iPhone, and now it appears that we can likely expect to see the iOS 17.1.2 update released to the public sometime this week.
As iOS 17.1.2 is a minor update the release should be focused on fixing various bugs but at this point we don’t know exactly what bugs might be addressed. However, possible fixes could include a fix for the WiFi issues some users continue to experience following the 17.1.1 update, which was released earlier this month. Other possible fixes could include fixes for minor bugs related to push notifications and HomeKit.
We can expect to see iOS 17.2 released sometime soon, as it has been in beta testing for nearly a month. It will likely be released in mid-December.
iOS 17.2 adds the Journal app, which allows iPhone and iPad users to record their daily activities and thoughts. The app offers prompts that can be used as inspiration for entries, and journal entries can include images, voice recordings, location tags, and more.
Collaborative playlists come to Apple Music, allowing users to create playlists that multiple people contribute to, and there’s also now a Favorites playlist that includes all of the music you’ve favorited. Stickers can be used as tapback reactions in the Messages app, the Action Button on the iPhone 15 Pro models can now be set to start. new Translate function and Apple has included support for iMessage Contact Key Verification.
New Weather and Clock widgets are part of the update, along with tweaks to the TV app, updates to Message syncing across devices, new Memoji options, and more.