The iOS 17.2 beta that Apple is seeding to developers today includes the first version of the Journal app that Apple announced in June when iOS 17 was first previewed.
Apple’s Journal app allows iPhone and iPad users to record their daily thoughts and activities. It incorporates data such as photos, music you listen to, workouts, and even suggests topics to write about.
Entries can integrate photos, music, audio recordings, and highlight important moments.
The Journal app is passcode and Face ID protected for privacy, and all suggestions are made on your device. Entries are end-to-end encrypted.
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