How to Use iOS 17 Journal App on iPhone (Guide)
The much-awaited Journal app for iPhone is finally here with the iOS 17.2 update. The Journal app helps users remember and write about their experiences complete with details from their day, including people, places, activities, and even music & workouts, in addition to their photos. While the newJournal app in iOS 17has a straightforward UI, many users may get confused or overwhelmed since it is brand new. This post details how you can use the Journal app in iOS 17 on your iPhone.
Create New Entries in the Journal App on iPhone
Primarily, the Journal app allows you to write entries with audio, photo, and video inputs on your iPhone. You can write about your fond memories and include pictures, videos, and voice messages, as well as location tags. Here’s how you can make a new journal entry in the Journal app on iOS 17:
Before you begin with a new journal, there are two options –Recommended and Recent. Recommended section is to give you a few topics you can start writing about. Under this section, you will see suggestions like“Write about something in your life that feels very meaningful to you,”or“What’s the biggest challenge you’ve ever overcome? How did you do that?”
In the Recent section, there areJournaling suggestions, which Apple curates from your recent photos, trips, geo-location data, and the music you were listening to. For privacy enthusiasts, it is worth mentioning that Apple states that all the data shown in the Journaling suggestions is stored on the device and is not shared with any third-party app.
If you simply want to start writing from scratch without any suggestions and recommended inputs, tap on the “New Entry” button on the top. Here are the steps you need to follow:
Add Photos, Videos, Locations, or Voice Notes to Journal Entry
To add photos and videos to the journal entry, tap the Photos icon in the bottom menu, then select the photos and videos you want to add to your entry from the Photos app.
To add a voice note, tap the voice icon at the bottom. Then tap theRed Microphoneiconto start recording. Once done, tap the “Stop” button, and the voice note will get added to your journal entry.
To add a location to your journal entry, tap the location iconat the bottom right, and choose a location from the list of available options or search for a location using the search bar.
Add Music, Podcast, or Workout History to a Journal Entry
The Journal app lets you easily add music and podcasts you are listening to on the Apple Music app into your journal, your older workout details, and even save your thoughts on a book, website, or news article you are reading. Here’s how:
1. Music & Podcast
2. Workout Entry
Edit, Delete, or Bookmark Entries in the Journal App
Each journal entry has its importance in our life. However, there will always be certain journal entries that are more important than others or some that you no longer want to revisit later. To help you with this, the Journal app in iOS 17 lets you edit, delete, and bookmark entries so you don’t face difficulty finding them. Here’s how:
Lock iOS 17 Journal App on iPhone
Journal entries are personal, and we all know how much Apple emphasizes user privacy; the same is true with the iOS 17 Journal app. To protect your journal entries from unauthorized access, you can lock them with the Face ID so only you can access them.
While the Journal app will prompt you to lock your Journal entries in the setup process, there is a possibility that you ignored it or simply crossed it off. In that case, here’s how you can lock the Journal app on your iPhone:
Change Entry Date in iOS 17 Journal App
Set up Journaling Schedule in the Journal App
Journaling needs consistency, but it is easy to forget about penning down certain entries in our busy lives. To help you with the consistency issue, the Journaling app in iOS 17 allows you to set a schedule for the start or end of your day to help make journaling a consistent habit on your iPhone. Here’s how:
And that’s it. We have shared everything you need to know about using the iOS 17 Journal app on your iPhone. If you find Apple’s latest Journal app lacking some useful features, there are somebest Journal App alternativesyou can use instead.
Vikhyat Rishi
Vikhyat has a bachelor’s degree in Electronic and Communication Engineering and over five years of writing experience. His passion for technology and Apple products led him to Beebom, where he specializes in writing App features, How To’s and app troubleshooting guides for fellow Apple users. When not typing away on his MacBook Pro, he loves exploring the real world.
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