"Apple's iOS 17.2 Update Introduces Journal App and New Features"

Experts and social media users have raised concerns about Apple's new app, Journal, which is automatically downloaded to iPhones as part of the iOS 17.2 update. The app uses on-device machine learning to provide personalized suggestions for journal entries, prompting worries about privacy and the impact on traditional self-reflection. Apple has addressed privacy concerns, stating that the app uses Bluetooth to detect nearby devices and contacts but does not store specific contact information or share data with Apple. Users can control their privacy settings within the app.