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How to start journaling on iPhone

Our quick guide shows how to get the most out of Apple's new Journal app in iOS 17.2.

Leander Kahney
December 12, 2023

I’ve always regretted not keeping a diary.

With just a little daily effort, I could have created an invaluable record of my life — invaluable to me, anyway. Alas, I’m too lazy and distracted. Plus, writing’s bloody hard and I hate it.

If you feel the same, definitely check out the new Journal app in iOS 17.2.

Apple made it dead easy to keep a journal, even for lazybones like me.

The app is packed full of templates, which do 80% to 90% of the work for you. All you have to do is add a few words. Or just record your voice. The app even includes a notifications feature to help you make journaling a habit.

Keep it up, and you might create a great record of your life, which you (or your loved ones) might find invaluable in the future. Here’s how to get started.

Also in today’s newsletter:

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If you’re thinking of getting a certain lucky person a new Apple Watch for Xmas, check out our Apple Watch gift guide.

— Leander Kahney, EIC.

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Tweetz o’ the day

Absolutely love the new interactive moon calendar that's baked into the weather app in iOS 17.2 🌕🌖🌗🌘
— Bryan Minear (@bryanminear)
1:54 PM • Dec 12, 2023

This animation in iOS 17.2 😮‍💨
— Andrew Clare (@andrewjclare)
7:33 PM • Dec 11, 2023

One more thing ...

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One way to remember who you are is to remember who your heroes are.

— Steve Jobs, 2011.

Today’s poll

What's your favorite new feature in iOS 17.2?

Results from yesterday’s poll: Are you interested in Journaling?

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