In this series of videos, I explore the features of the new Journal app, including creating manual entries, using writing prompts, and customising suggestions.
I demonstrate how to set reminders for consistent journaling and filter entries by types like locations or videos.
Additionally, I show how to bookmark important memories and lock the app using Face ID or Touch ID for added security. These videos provide practical tips to personalise and secure your journaling experience effectively.
Creating a New Journal Entry
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In this video, I demonstrate how to create a manual entry in the Journal app, including adding text, media, and location tags. I also show how to adjust the entry date to accurately reflect when the event occurred.
In this video, I explore using the Recommended tab in the Journal app to add memory prompts to my entries. I show how to regenerate prompts until finding one that resonates, encouraging deeper reflection in my journaling.
In this video, I highlight how the Journal app suggests entries based on recent and older memories, and demonstrate how to customise these suggestions by selecting or deselecting media. I also show how to change the date of the entry to accurately reflect when the memory occurred.
In this video, I guide you through customising journaling suggestions in the Journal app by adjusting privacy settings. I demonstrate how to enable or disable different suggestion types, such as locations and contacts, to tailor the app to your preferences.
In this video, I demonstrate how to use the filter options in the Journal app to easily find entries by location, videos, and other categories. I also show how to bookmark favourite entries for quick access to cherished memories.
In this video, I show how to set up daily reminders in the Journal app to help you remember to update it regularly. I demonstrate how to schedule notifications and use them as a gentle nudge to keep up with journaling.
In this video, I explain how to increase the privacy of your Journal app by enabling Face ID or Touch ID to lock and unlock the app. I demonstrate how to set this up in the Settings app, including options for auto-locking after a specified period.
In this video, I’ll show you how to use the new State of Mind feature in iOS 18’s Journal app. Now, alongside capturing your memories, you can also tag how you were feeling at that moment. This simple but powerful feature lets you track your emotions with your journal entries, so you can revisit not only what happened but also how it made you feel.
In this video, I’ll show you how to use the new Insights feature in the iOS 18 Journal app. With this update, you can see stats, charts, and data that reveal how much you’ve been journaling, where you’ve been, and even trends like your writing streaks. The Insights feature gives you an overview of your journaling activity with intuitive cards and a handy calendar to track your progress.
In this video, I’ll show you how to make the most of the new search feature in the iOS 18 Journal app. Gone are the days of endless scrolling to find a specific post. Now, with just a quick tap, you can search for any word or phrase and filter results by videos, places, music, and more. You can even combine multiple filters to get exactly what you’re looking for.
