In iOS and iPadOS, Apple includes a feature in Notes that allows you to quickly scan all kinds of documents so you can keep track of everything from receipts to recipes and photos. The Document ...

Keeping track of and storing physical documents can be a pain. Health records get mixed up with work contracts, your tax document folder has some stray business cards floating around in it, and those ...

Apple's Notes app now includes a scanning feature that utilizes the iPhone's advanced camera capabilities to capture high-quality images of both printed and handwritten notes. This feature supports ...

In iOS 11, the Notes app really wants to become the go-to place for you to dump all your ideas, all your snippets, and all your, uh, PDF scans. New in iOS 11 is the ability to scan a sheet of paper ...

I bet you’re making more lists of things (work, home, groceries, kids, etc.) lately. Notes comes standard on iPhones, iPads, and iMacs, but you probably don’t realize how you can use the app. It’s ...

How to scan a document on your iPhone or iPad via the Notes app Your email has been sent The Notes app is a handy way to scan a document, especially one you want to associate with a specific note.

Printing, signing, and scanning documents are annoying tasks that feel like they should be obsolete in the digital era. But whether you’re filling out forms for a new job or filing your taxes, ...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by a sea of digital notes, struggling to locate that one crucial piece of information when you need it most? You’re not alone. While ...

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iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 were released to the public last week, and one new change is the addition of a "Scan Text" shortcut for quickly scanning printed or handwritten text into the Notes app on the ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Matthew Guay When life gives you paper, your phone can turn it into clear PDF ...