Like most people, I used to rely on my phone’s built-in notes app for everything: grocery lists, lists for the kids, random reminders and half-finished ideas. This resulted in something that felt like ...

The note-taking conversation is usually dominated by the likes of OneNote, Evernote, Notion, and Obsidian. However, a small, fiercely capable application is quietly achieving what the giants often ...

As someone who uses the Notes app across all my Apple devices, I can imagine how scary it might be to suddenly lose access to all of my notes. It actually happened to me a few macOS beta releases ago.

The Notes app in your smartphone may be filled with random tidbits of information you’ve accumulated over the years: the name of a doctor someone once recommended, a good quote you heard on a podcast, ...

You'd have to copy, paste, or merge those ideas manually, and it'll break your flow. On Obsidian, merging entire files takes ...

That’s finally changed in watchOS 26. watchOS 26 includes a new Apple Notes app that lets you do two basic, but important things on your wrist: You won’t find the same full array of features available ...

For quick reminders and can’t-miss memos, sticky notes are effective tools, and I’d argue that the simplicity of the sticky note is its best attribute. But the ease behind propping up sticky notes ...

Using the Notes app on your iPhone as a messaging app is a surprisingly clever way to have a discreet conversation. You can use it to plan a surprise party for a loved one or disguise sensitive ...