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