India, May 12 -- For years, Apple Notes was seen as a barebones backup for those unwilling to splurge on apps like Notability or Goodnotes. But that perception is fading fast. With continuous updates across iOS and macOS, Apple Notes has transformed into a feature-rich utility baked deep into the Apple ecosystem.

The latest additions, such as note linking, password-protected entries, and support for scanned documents, have pushed it far beyond its humble beginnings. Especially for users already locked into the Apple ecosystem, Notes now offers seamless sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, eliminating the need to juggle third-party apps.

Ryan Christoffel, writing for 9to5Mac, points out that the simple '>>' shortcut for note linking alone ...