Notes is the built-in memo taking app for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and Mac. It debuted with the original iPhone as part of iPhone OS 1.0 and has persisted ever since. Apple added a version of Notes to the Mac with OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, and Notes are also available and accessible via the web at iCloud.com.
You can use the Notes app to not only collect text thoughts, but visuals and other rich attachments too. It's your one-stop-shop for anything important, and you can sync everything across your devices.
Instant Notes is a feature that allows you to quickly start up a new note in the Notes app, right from the Lock Screen. Here's how it works.
You can create and edit tables right in the Notes app on your iPhone or iPad. Here’s how!
You're never too busy to take a note with Siri.
Did you know you can add lines and grids to your notes in the Notes app for handwritten notes? Here's how to get all of that set up.
The Notes app in iOS can do a whole lot more than just basic text notes. We show you the nitty gritty of adding photos and video, document scans, and even sketches to your notes for some extra pizazz!
Sometimes your notes are going to need a little more pizzazz. Here's how to format your text so that it's easier to read and refer to later.
There may come a time when you want to hide some photos or video on your iPhone from others. Here are a few ways to go about it.
The Notes app that is built in to your iPhone is great for storing snippets of text or quick sketches, and you can use it with iCloud, Gmail, or Exchange. Here's how to get it set up.
Notes is a built-in app on your iPhone or iPad that helps you jot down quick text or sketches. Here's how to get the most out of the app on your devices.
Tags allow you to group your notes together by using hashtags. They're a great way to keep your notes organized in iOS. Here's how to use tags in the Notes app.
Have some ideas or grocery lists in your Notes app that you want to share with others? It's easy to share and collaborate, here's how!
Apple's document scanner might be the only scanner you'll ever need, ever again. Here's everything you need to know for how to use it!
Apple's iOS 15 and macOS Monterey are both now available as part of the public beta program, but people who have installed them could be left with notes that can't be opened by other devices. In fact, any note created using Apple's betas could simply disappear, making them completely unavailable on some devices.
Protecting your notes on the Notes app is possible and pretty easy to do. You can lock your notes with a password, Face ID, or Touch ID. Here's how!
You can customize your experience in the Notes app so that everything works the way you want it to — from starting a new note on the title to setting a password to protect your information.