The iPhone’s built-in Notes app, often used for grocery lists or dad jokes, has a hidden feature that allows for private conversations. This feature has been around since iOS 10 and doesn’t require downloading a third-party app.
The Notes app allows collaboration on notes in real time. Anyone part of a collaborative note can edit it, turning a simple note into a hidden conversation. This means you can have a long, personal conversation without any lasting proof that it ever existed.
To start a hidden conversation, launch the Notes app and create a new note. Type anything into the note to keep it, or else it’ll automatically be deleted when you exit. Once your note is ready, you can begin the process of adding another person as a collaborator. They can read and edit whatever is in the note.
To add a collaborator, tap the More button on the top right, then hit Share Note. Tap Share Options and make sure the Can make changes option is selected under Permission. You should also toggle off Anyone can add people in case you want to be the only person who can add collaborators to your note.
Next, choose a method to share the note. You can send it via text message, email, social media, and more. You can also select Copy Link, which copies the note link to your clipboard and allows you to paste it wherever you want. Enter the email address or phone number of the person you want to access the note at the top of the Copy Link page.
This hidden feature of the Notes app offers a unique way to have private conversations on your iPhone, providing a level of privacy not often found in standard messaging apps.
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