Apple’s Journal app for iPhone: What it is, how it works, and what makes it interesting

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The iOS 17.2 beta 1 was released on October 27, and along with it came the highly anticipated Journal app, first teased at the Apple WWDC event. This is the first time Apple has introduced a dedicated first-party journaling app on the iPhone. So, people who used to scribble on third-party apps like Evernote or the Notes app finally have a place where they can write about their day, favorite memories, or a moment they want to remember. The Journal app also allows users to add photos, videos, voice recordings, locations, and much more. So, let us take a look at the Journal app and see what it is all about.

Journalling is gaining popularity these days and for the right reasons. A 2006 study found that writing in a journal can be as effective as cognitive-behavioral therapy when it comes to reducing the risk of depression in young adults. Numerous studies have also shown that regular journal writing can reduce the frequency of depressive thoughts, and improve overall mental health.

But journalling in a notebook can be cumbersome for many, as it would require maintaining and replenishing the physical journal, and carrying it everywhere you go. That's why digital journaling has become the go-to for many people. And what can be more convenient than keeping a digital journal on your phone, that you carry everywhere?

This is where Apple's Journal app comes in, filling a much-needed void. And with its features, it allows different kinds of users to journal in the medium they are most comfortable in.

While traditionalists can focus on writing journals they way they are used to, those not inclined towards writing can instead post pictures or a video to capture the moments and reflect back upon them later. Others, who prefer to speak