there is a lot This is new in iOS 18, and with the software update now rolling out to millions of iPhones around the world, it will take you a while to check out all the new features Apple has included. The changes are found not only in iOS itself but also in the applications that Apple includes.
Here we will focus specifically on what’s new in Notes, as an example. Like Mail, Maps, Messages, Safari, and other apps, Notes is getting some major improvements to give you even more features and functions to use.
It’s well established as one of the most versatile apps for iPhone, of course, suitable for everything from shopping lists to diaries and passing secret messages. With the arrival of iOS 18, Notes is now even more useful than before.
Live audio transcription
Not only does Notes add a built-in way to record audio in iOS 18, so you don’t have to keep copying voice memo clips, but the app will also transcribe your spoken audio to digital text along the way. You’ll then get the audio clip and transcript of the text embedded in your note.
With a note open, tap the paper clip icon at the bottom of the screen (or just above the keyboard), then choose Record audio. You will then be taken to the main recording screen: tap the red recording button to start and stop recording. Text transcripts will be saved automatically, but you can show or hide them by tapping the speech bubble icon at the bottom left.
Tap the three dots at the top right to rename your audio file and save it elsewhere if necessary. When you’re done with your recording, tap Madeand added to the note. Then, when you search in Notes, you’ll see results for text transcriptions, as well as standard text in notes you’ve saved.
Integrated calculations
Now notes can also do sums.