Apple released the beta version of iOS 17.2 on August 9, 2023, for developers and public beta testers.
New features and improvements in iOS 17.2 beta include:
- Contact Key Verification: Contact Key Verification is a new security feature that allows users to verify that they are messaging only with the people they intend. Contact Key Verification uses Key Transparency to enable automatic verification that the iMessage key distribution service returns device keys that have been logged to a verifiable and auditable map.
- New Widgets: iOS 17.2 beta includes new Home Screen and Lock Screen widget options for the Weather and Clock apps. The new Weather options include Daily Forecast, and Sunrise and Sunset, while the Clock app now offers a digital clock widget.
- Item sharing in Find My: iOS 17.2 beta allows you to share an AirTag or Find My network accessory with up to five other people.
- Activity History in Home: iOS 17.2 beta displays a recent history of events for door locks, garage doors, security systems and contact sensors.
- Pets in the People album in Photos: iOS 17.2 beta surfaces individual pets in the album just like friends or family members.
- Photos Album widget: iOS 17.2 beta lets you select a specific album from the Photos app to appear in the widget.
- Bug fixes and performance improvements: iOS 17.2 beta also includes several bug fixes and performance improvements.
iOS 17.2 beta compatibility:
iOS 17.2 beta is expected to be compatible with the following devices:
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 11
- iPhone SE (3rd generation)
- iPad Pro (all models)
- iPad Air (5th generation and later)
- iPad mini (6th generation and later)
How to install iOS 17.2 beta:
To install iOS 17.2 beta, you will need to go to Settings > General > Software Update. If iOS 17.2 beta is available, you will see a prompt to download and install it.
Disclaimer:
The information in this blog post is based on the beta version of iOS 17.2. The final version of iOS 17.2 may include additional features or changes.
