{"id":52543,"date":"2025-03-29T18:45:48","date_gmt":"2025-03-29T17:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/?p=52543"},"modified":"2025-03-29T18:46:51","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T17:46:51","slug":"apple-notes-now-with-audio-recording-and-automatic-transcription","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/en\/tipps-tricks\/apple-notizen-jetzt-mit-audioaufnahme-und-automatischer-abschrift","title":{"rendered":"Apple Notes now with audio recording and automatic transcription"},"content":{"rendered":"

With iOS 18, Apple introduced a new feature in the Notes app that makes taking notes in meetings, lectures, or your own thoughts much easier. With the ability to insert audio recordings directly into a note, automatically transcribe them, and even create a summary, Apple Notes takes a lot of the work off your hands. This allows you to focus more on the content instead of constantly taking notes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apple Notes has evolved enormously over the years. It used to be a simple app for storing text and a few media files. Updates in recent years have added features like handwriting recognition, support for shared notes, and better organization. But with iOS 18, Apple is going one step further: The new audio feature makes note-taking even more practical and productive. It's especially interesting for anyone who takes notes regularly and wants to work more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apple Notes can now record audio<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

With iOS 18, Apple Notes has a new feature located in the toolbar. Once you open a note and tap the attachment icon, a new option appears: "Record Audio." This lets you record meetings, lectures, or simply your own thoughts without using external apps or voice recorders. The recording is inserted directly into the note and remains saved there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Automatic transcription makes it easier to take notes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The key innovation of this feature is live transcription. Apple Notes can automatically create a transcript of what's being spoken while you're recording. This means you no longer have to laboriously listen to the recording afterwards to note down important information. Instead, you can simply read through the transcript, search for specific terms, or edit it. What's especially useful is that this transcript is directly linked to the audio recording. If you want to hear a specific passage again, you can simply tap the corresponding section of text and playback will start right there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AI-generated summaries for more overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Anyone with an Apple Intelligence-compatible device gets even more support: The Notes app can not only create a transcription, but also an automatic summary of what was said. (Available in the EU starting with iOS 18.4!) This feature is especially helpful if you've recorded long meetings or lectures and don't want to go through the entire transcript. The summary condenses the key points of a meeting or lecture into a compact format, allowing you to quickly grasp what was discussed. This can be a huge time saver, especially for working professionals or students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is this feature so useful?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Apple Notes takes a lot of work off your hands with this new feature. The combination of audio recording, live transcription, and AI summarization offers many benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n