With Apple's iOS 17.2 update one step closer to launch, details are emerging about the new features that this software update will bring to the iPhone. One of them is an improvement to the camera performance of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

According to the iOS 17.2 release notes, the update includes "improved telephoto camera focus speed when shooting small, distant subjects with the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max." This feature, which Apple has not previously revealed, means that the camera will be able to focus faster on distant objects, making it easier to take high-quality telephoto photos.

This is not the only camera upgrade with iOS 17.2. The software update will allow iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max users to record spatial video for use with Apple's upcoming Apple Vision Pro headset. While this won't mean much now, the headset will likely be available in early 2024, so this could be an important feature for some users in the near future.

iOS 17 was released in September, but Apple has not stopped adding to the iPhone software, and the iOS 17.1 update in October included bug fixes along with updates to Apple Music and AirPlay.

Apple's new software also provides the launch of a new built-in iOS app, Journal, that lets you keep a journal from your device. apple's Journal includes iCloud Sync for saving notes across devices, a previously written It includes a number of useful features, such as filters and bookmarks that make it easy to find previously written content. The Journal can be locked using both Touch ID and Face ID, the release notes confirm.

Other changes in iOS 17.2 include support for Qi2 wireless charging on iPhone 14 and iPhone 13 models and improved security for messages. concerns about spam and abuse.

The release candidate is now in the hands of developers, which generally means that a full release is imminent. We expect the update to land by next week at the latest. To download the update to your iPhone once it arrives you will need to go to Settings and tap General -> Software Update.