Apple Notes gains a new adaptive toolbar in iOS 26 that makes its growing set of tools easier to access than ever.

1. Create a new note Open your Notes app and tap the compose button to make a new note. Type something quick in the note (even just "hi") so it doesn't get automatically deleted when you leave.

The result is that the app functions like a years-long internal monologue—a lens into what someone is actually thinking. In other words, Notes is fascinating—and embarrassing.

Apple’s macOS Sequoia introduced a significantly upgraded Notes app, designed to transform how users capture, organize, and manage information. With a focus on both casual and professional needs ...