Apple released iOS 17.2 earlier this week‚ introducing the highly-anticipated Journal app. While I initially thought I wouldn't need it‚ I'm reconsidering the app for specific purposes‚ like traveling and workouts. Therefore‚ I will tweak the app's Journaling Suggestions to meet my needs. I might not even use the suggestions and stick with manual entries. However‚ exploring the Journal app also made me realize there's an important privacy setting iPhone users should consider turning on now that the Journal app is here‚ whether they want to journal or not. Specifically‚ the iPhone will now detect other devices around you to potentially use that information in journaling suggestions. All the Journal data is stored on the iPhone and not shared with Apple. Therefore‚ the detection feature should be private. But Apple has a new setting that lets you avoid being associated with anyone's smart Journal suggestions. Continue reading... The post Check this privacy feature before you use the iPhone’s new Journal app appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Apple Watch Series 9 plummets to new all-time low of $289 Best Apple deals for December 2023 Apple M2 Mac mini drops to $499 on sale‚ and it’s never been cheaper Trending Right Now: The Geminids meteor shower will peak tonight‚ don’t miss it 5 of the best HBO documentaries you can watch right now Nextbase iQ dash cam review: The smartest dash cam around