Apple Notes app launches on Apple Watch with watchOS 26

13 articles · Updated · 9to5Mac · Apr 29

With watchOS 26, Apple Watch users can now view and create notes directly from their wrist using dictation, the onscreen keyboard, or Siri.
The app displays pinned notes at the top, allows collapsing of pinned lists, and offers sorting by date or title in settings for easier navigation among thousands of notes.
While editing existing notes is limited to completing checklist items, the convenience of note creation and quick reference on the go enhances the Apple Watch's utility for users.

Beyond quick Siri capture, is the watch a truly practical tool for everyday information management?

As Apple Notes becomes more powerful on the Watch, can third-party productivity apps still compete?

How does the Notes app impact daily battery life on the new Apple Watch models?

Is the new on-device Siri for Notes exclusive to the S10 chip, or will older watches perform just as well?

Is making the watch a thought-capture device Apple's first step toward replacing the iPhone entirely?

Does instantly capturing every thought on a watch enhance productivity or hinder natural memory?