In a recent report by The Wall Street Journal, it appears that Apple plans to launch a Personal Journal application on the iPhone. This application, codenamed “Jurassic” is very likely to be announced by Apple together with the presentation of iOS 17, which will take place in June, during the WWDC 2023 event (Apple Worldwide Developers Conference).
This application will come as a complement to Apple's applications and services for physical and mental health and the healthy lifestyle that the company promotes.
Apple Watch owners know that these watches have become, from year to year, more and more focused on Health. From the activated multiples monitored through the Workout application to sensors and algorithms capable of doing ECG (EKG), measuring pulse and blood oxygen levels, determining ovulation periods, plus many others.
The new Personal Journal application on iPhone (that's what we call it until an official name appears), seems to complete the series of similar applications Mindfulness (present on Apple Watch). To offer a time and a space where the user can be with himself, in complete privacy.
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What will the new Personal Diary application offer on the iPhone?
The report shows that this application will be very similar to the famous diary application, Day One. Apple's diary application will, however, enjoy the characteristics of the Apple ecosystem to bring new functions.
The diary application will provide users with a space to express themselves in a very intimate and secure environment. A space similar to the famous journals from adolescence, but which will add the characteristics of digital technology. Location, weather, photos and videos, text notes and interactions with other people.
The diary application that Apple will launch will be able to know with whom you have interacted and whether the respective persons represent your family, circle of friends or work colleagues. "All Day People Discovery". This way you can keep a very well organized diary, on days, events, locations and interactions.
When will the "Personal Journal" application be available on the iPhone?
The new Personal Diary application on iPhone is expected that Apple will present the new application at WWDC 2023, together with iOS 17. Nothing is known if it will be available until the fall, when the official launch of iOS 17 will take place, together with iPhone 15.
