iOS 17.2 with Journal app and other platforms enter beta testing

Apple launches first beta for iOS/iPadOS 17.2, macOS Sonoma 14.2, watchOS 10.2, tvOS 17.2. Xcode 15.2 beta is also available.

Xcode 15.1 beta 2 contains visionOS SDK 1.0 beta 4.

New betas bring Contact Key Verification to iMessage. Also Journal app and Journaling Suggestion API is now available. Music app gets collaborative playlists feature.

tvOS beta brings new navigation to TV app.

Apple Developer: Get ready with the latest beta releases

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Apple starts next round of beta testing

Apple releases first beta versions for iOS/iPadOS 16.6, macOS 13.5 Ventura, watchOS 9.6, tvOS 16.6.

Not much is know regarding updates in this set of beta versions. It seems that this release should enable iMessage Contact Key Verification.

Beta download: Operating Systems

Release notes do not contain any information so far.

Apple Developer: Get ready with the latest beta releases

Reference: iOS 16.6 Beta Lays Groundwork for iMessage Contact Key Verification