Apple today released the third public beta for iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2, inviting non-developer testers to explore the upcoming features before they reach the broader audience. According to MacRumors, this step makes it possible for a wider group to experience the changes and share feedback that may influence the final release.
For those enrolled in the public beta program, the beta version can be obtained by opening the Settings app, selecting Software Update, and choosing Beta Updates. The setup requires signing up for Apple’s beta testing platform, enabling testers to access the latest builds as they unfold.
iOS 17.2 introduces a new Journal app designed to help users capture daily activities, thoughts, and moments. Apple provides ideas and prompts to spark journaling sessions, and entries can be enriched with photos, voice recordings, location tags, and other media to create a richer personal log.
In Music, collaborative playlists are now possible, allowing multiple people to contribute to the same playlist in real time. In Messages, stickers have been expanded for use as quick visual responses, offering another way to express reactions during conversations.
New Weather and Clock widgets have been added, improving at-a-glance information on the Home screen. The update also enhances cross-device synchronization for messages, and adds new Memoji options for more personalized digital avatars.
Earlier reports touched on issues related to dust and its potential impact on MacBook display panels, prompting ongoing discussions about hardware resilience and screen protection in certain environments. Apple continues to refine software that interacts with hardware health and user experience to minimize such concerns in daily use.