there are many that is new in iOS 18and with the software update now rolling out to millions iPhone worldwide, it will take you some time to test out all the new features Apple included. Changes were found not only in iOS itself but in the Apple apps that come with it.
Here, we’ll focus specifically on the new features in Notes, as a case in point. Like Mail, Maps, Messages, Safari, and other apps, Notes is getting some big improvements to give you even more features and functionality to use.
Of course, it’s considered one of the most versatile apps on the iPhone, suitable for everything from grocery lists to daily diaries to transmit secret messages. With the arrival of iOS 18, Notes is now even more useful than before.
Live audio transcription
Not only does Notes add built-in audio recording in iOS 18 so you don’t have to keep copying clips from Voice Memos, the app will also convert the audio of your voice into text. digitally in the making. You then get the audio recording and text transcript embedded in your note.
With a note open, tap the paperclip icon at the bottom of the screen (or just above the keyboard), then select Record audio. You will then be taken to the main recording screen: Tap the red record button to start and stop recording. Text transcripts are saved automatically, but you can show or hide them by tapping the speech bubble icon in the bottom left.
Tap the three dots in the top right to rename your audio file and save it elsewhere if you need to. When you finish recording, tap Finishedand it will be added to the note. Then, when you run a search through Notes, you’ll see results from the text transcription as well as the standard text in the notes you saved.
Integrated calculation
Notes can now also be totaled.
