The iOS 17.2 beta that Apple seeded to developers today includes the first iteration of the Journal app that Apple announced in June when iOS 17 was initially previewed.


The Apple Journal app will allow iPhone and iPad users to record their daily thoughts and activities. It includes data like photos, music listened to, workouts, and more, plus it suggests topics to write about.

Entries can contain integrated photos, music and audio recordings, and important moments can be highlighted.

The Journal app is passcode and Face ID protected for privacy purposes, and all suggestions are performed on-device. Entries are end-to-end encrypted.

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