iOS Today (Audio)

iOS 738: Notes Apps Showdown - Cheatsheet, Freeform, Notion, & more

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In this episode of iOS Today, hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive into a comprehensive comparison of popular note-taking apps for iOS, examining their unique features and use cases. They also discuss Apple's surprise launch of a new event planning app called Apple Invites.

  • Apple Notes: New iOS 18 features including Math Notes, collaborative note-taking capabilities, and family wish list sharing functionality
  • Freeform: Apple's infinite canvas app that enables collaborative brainstorming, room planning, and freeform content organization with drawing support
  • Bear: A beautiful Markdown-based notes app with custom keyboards and nested tags, available with a free tier and subscription options
  • Obsidian: A powerful, customizable note-taking app with community plugins and the ability to create personal wikis
  • Drafts: An advanced text editor that creates new drafts automatically, featuring powerful actions, custom themes, and extensive widget support
  • Notion: A versatile workspace tool with templates for various use cases, featuring databases, calendars, and collaborative features

    • News

    • Apple launches new "Invites" app requiring iCloud+ subscription to create invitations. It features shared photo albums, weather information, Apple Music playlist integration, and Apple Intelligence for custom backgrounds

      • Feedback

      • Question about limiting group chat notifications in driving focus mode
      • Request for help with continuous reading of non-Kindle ebooks using iOS accessibility features
      • Discussion of potential workarounds including sending content to Kindle and exploring alternative solutions

        • Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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