Apple Notes is Shockingly Good – 30+ Features & Tips

Here are 30+ tips and tricks for Apple Notes on iPhone! From audio transcriptions and call recordings, special formatting, to advanced collaboration and even math equations. Plus, the one feature I wish Apple adds!

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Open Notes Folder
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Choose Note from List and Open
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Transcribe and Summarize Podcasts
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Chapters ➡

00:00 Introduction
00:22 Fast Note Switching
00:48 Currency and Equations
01:38 Record Audio
02:19 Attach Audio + Transcribe
03:07 Record Phone Calls
03:55 Scan Document or Text
04:59 Search Within Note
05:16 Collapse Headings
05:52 Highlight Colors
06:16 Add Blockquotes
06:44 Lock Notes
07:18 Quick Notes
08:03 Add Note to Reminder
09:19 Select Multiple Notes Fast
09:31 Notes Checklists
09:51 Pin Notes to Top
10:26 Note Setting: Checklists
10:54 Note Setting: Mentions
12:02 Note Setting: Line + Grid Paper
12:15 Note Setting: Convert to Tag
12:50 Note Setting: Content in Search
13:24 Nested Folders
13:57 Collaborate on Folder
14:31 Using Tags
15:18 Attachment View
15:38 Math Setting
16:10 Shortcuts: Append to Note
17:20 Shortcuts: Show Notes Folder
17:45 Shortcuts: Find Notes
18:58 Podcast Transcription and Summary
20:49 Notes + Apple Intelligence
21:29 The ONLY Reason I Use Bear

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