The Evolution of the Notes App
Since it was first created, the Notes app has moved from being a basic note app to a full-featured one. An update in iOS always brings new features such as document scanning, checklists and shared editing and iOS 18 does the same with its hidden functionality.
Introducing the Hidden Feature in iOS 18
Unit and currency conversion is now possible without leaving the Notes app. When you type a value and the equals sign (=), the app transforms the value to its corresponding unit or currency. Because of this, you can change money quickly within the app instead of searching for a currency converter externally.
How to Use the New Conversion Tool
This feature is very easy to operate.
- Open the Notes app and start a new note.
- Enter the number of miles (or the quantity you want to convert) and its unit (here, miles).
- Finish the calculation with an equals sign (=).
- After you click the button, the converted value will automatically show up (e.g., “16.09 kilometers”).
Converting amounts to various units and currencies, this feature can be useful daily.
Examples of Conversions in Practice
Let’s see how this feature is helpful in several situations:
- Converting Length: “5 feet” means “1.52 meters”.
- Weight Conversion: if you look up “100 pounds”, you get “45.36 kilograms”.
- Converting Fahrenheit to Celsius, “98°F =” becomes “36.67°C”.
- You will see the following: “50 USD =” and then the equivalent of 50 USD in your home currency
It is easy to see that having a conversion tool inside the Notes app is very handy.
Additional New Features in Notes App
Notes in iOS 18 includes new features as well:
- You can arrange your content by collapsing or expanding sections which helps readers focus.
- Use highlighting to call attention to important sections in the text with different colors.
- One can record audio in the app and have the recording transcribed to text which is useful for taking notes in meetings or classes.
All these features help the Notes app become stronger and more flexible.
Potential Use Cases for Different Users
The improved Notes app serves different needs of users.
- If you are a student, write down key points in lecture, mark them and do quick mathematical changes as you study.
- Professionals are expected to record what was said in the meeting, transcribe the conversations and calculate numbers immediately.
- People going on trips: Convert global currencies and units of measurements on your phone.
Since it can be used in many situations, diplomacy is a key tool.
Future Prospects for the Notes App
Because Apple regularly innovates, we can expect the Notes app to keep getting better, for example, with help from AI, easy to read handwriting and working better with other Apple apps.
Conclusion
Apple shows its dedication to making users happy by adding hidden conversion to Notes in iOS 18. Apple uses this tool to change the Notes app into one that does more than just making notes. Whether doing schoolwork, working at a job or traveling, this feature is going to simplify your daily life.
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