The second wave of Apple Intelligence features are coming soon and are a huge upgrade, including for Apple Notes users. iOS 18 already contains a significant update to Notes, but next month iOS 18.2 will bring three key AI improvements to Notes. Here are the new features.
Image Wand takes sketching to the next level
One of the powerful new AI image tools coming in iPadOS 18.2 is called Image Wand.
Image Wand can do two main things:
- Turn your Apple Pencil sketches into beautiful illustrations
- Create original images based on the surrounding context of your note
The first feature lets you turn quick doodles into AI-generated works of art. Whether you use an Apple Pencil or even your finger, you can quickly draw something in a note, then use Image Wand to create a more attractive, high-quality version of that sketch.
But even if a simple sketch is beyond your artistic know-how, you can also create Image Wand images without any starting point. This is because Image Wand can analyze the text around it and create an image that matches the content of your note.
If you don’t have one yet, Image Wand is a good excuse to get an Apple Pencil Pro (currently only $82compared to $129).
Compose new text or direct your AI rewrites
The AI writing tools introduced in iOS 18.1 get two major upgrades in iOS 18.2 that are perfect for Notes users:
- You can now ask the AI to compose the original text based on a prompt
- Rewrites can now be done following your specific instructions
The new “Compose” button is at the bottom of the Writing Tools panel in Apple Notes. And it’s powered by ChatGPT intelligence.
The tools developed by Apple won’t compose the original text for you, but ChatGPT will, and it’s built right into the system. Tap the “Write” button and send a prompt to ChatGPT, then watch the text stream as it fills in your note.
A second nice addition is “Describe your edit,” which lets you give instructions for rewrites. In iOS 18.1, you could only get rewrites in a few categories such as “Friendly” and “Professional”, or use the generic “Rewrite” button.
But in iOS 18.2, you can describe exactly how you want Apple Intelligence to rewrite your note, and it will work accordingly.
Create images directly from your text
Image Wand isn’t the only way to create Apple Intelligence images in your notes.
iOS 18.2 also includes a new addition to the copy/paste menu that appears when text is selected. It simply says “Create Image”.
This menu option lets you select any text in your note, tap “Create Image,” and then watch Apple Intelligence go to work generating an original image to match your text.
The created images are added to your note and can be resized as you wish. And if you’re not happy with the first result, Apple will keep creating new images until you find one you like.
Apple Notes in iOS 18.2: Recap
Apple Notes is already one of the most powerful apps on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Soon, with these changes in iOS 18.2, it will also become a real AI powerhouse.
What do you think of Notes’ new AI features? Let us know in the comments.
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