Apple Intelligence in iPadOS 18.1: First Impressions
I updated to iPadOS 18.1 for the Developer Beta. The Public Beta of iPadOS 18 is also available now; not sure how long it’s been around. Are any of you guys trying it out?
Afirstsoft PDF for the Mac (2024): complete review
Given how much work the developers have put into the user interface of the app, I hope that they’ll be adding more features soon. They really did put a lot of effort into the aesthetics of the app, which makes it a future-proof design.
My note-taking style has changed: moving to Apple Notes and MarginNote 4
You guys know that I have always been big on rough notes and final study notes. At least, I was for a very long time, even after I left med school.
Calculator app for iPad in iPadOS 18: everything you need to know
We have been waiting a long time for the Calculator app on the iPad. Was it worth the wait?
Freeform in iPadOS 18: what’s new?
At the WWDC24 keynote, I got a glimpse at some changes that might make some of us reconsider using the app in iPadOS 18. The updates are few but significant.
Marginnote 4: what is exciting?
A few features are missing in MarginNote 4, which we had in MarginNote 3. We could collaborate before, but now we can’t.
Apple Notes in iPadOS 18 (Developer Beta 1): everything you need to know
These updates are the most interesting we have received for Apple Notes in what feels like years now.
Best fountain pen, 10 handwriting apps, 1 winner
We’ve reviewed many handwriting note-taking apps but still get many questions about individual features.
Apple Intelligence, iPadOS 18, iOS 18, and macOS Sequoia: what’s exciting?
Apple Intelligence was the biggest announcement, which felt mostly like repetition with few additions to what Apple had already presented.
The painful truth about the new iPads
Every product Apple creates is always the something-est device they have ever made.
QuillBot AI for improved writing (2024): complete review
We love and hate QuillBot. We love how the web app is almost perfect and works so seamlessly.
Freenotes for the iPad (2024): complete review
Freenotes is pieced together from different note-taking apps, and it’s very easy to see. You can see Noteful, Notability, Goodnotes, and Apple Notes.
Beat distractions: 4 best focus tips
The goal is keep trying and to improve yourself to become unfazed by all kinds of distractions.
Anytype for the Mac (2024): complete review
So, when they say offline first, they really just mean you can access your Anytype notes offline. That’s to be expected, no?
Apple Journal for the iPhone (2024): complete review
Apple Journal is simple, but it still needs a bit of work as its missing some essentials to make the app more functional.
The M2 iPad Pro will not last me 4 years; is it worth it?
Uncle Dan has been running an experiment with different iPads since the first iPad Pro was released in 2015. After almost a decade, he’s ready to dispose of all them and only keep one that he’ll be using for his work going forward.
Structured for the iPad: complete review
We love how Structured gives us a clear visual presentation of our daily schedule. Aside from having an excellent AI assistant, it seamlessly integrates data from Apple Calendar and Apple Reminders. Y
7 winning advantages of digital note-taking: ditch paper
By embracing digital note-taking, you’ll equip yourself with powerful tools to organise your thoughts, boost productivity, and keep your knowledge base readily accessible.
Document360: our first impressions on the knowledge base management app
We like the minimalist collaboration features in Document360. They make it easy to track and plan your work.
Noteful updates: 1.2.27 – 1.3.6: what’s new?
We also received several minor updates during the same period that are worth mentioning. We now have a ruler tool in the app.