Why Saving Info on Your iPhone Can Be a Hassle
Saving important information on your phone can be a hassle. URLs get lost in bookmarks, screenshots clutter your photo gallery, and finding what you need later can be a challenge. But what if you could save, summarize, and organize all this information with just a tap? One user discovered a way to turn their iPhone’s Notes app into a powerful memory bank using ChatGPT.
The Real‑World Problem
The author had over two thousand screenshots on their iPhone—articles, memes, job listings, music videos. Finding a specific screenshot later was often difficult because the Photos app’s search function is limited.
Inspired by Mind Space
Inspired by the Mind Space feature on the OnePlus 15, which can save screenshots, summarize content, and store URLs with a single button press, the author set out to recreate a similar system on iOS.
Building the Shortcut
Using the Shortcuts app, the workflow does the following:
- Takes a screenshot.
- Sends the image to ChatGPT for analysis.
- Receives a concise summary.
- Generates relevant hashtags for easy searching.
- Saves the screenshot, summary, hashtags, and original URL to a new note in the Notes app.
The shortcut is triggered by pressing the iPhone’s Action Button, but it can also be added to the Control Center or activated via Siri for those who use the Action Button elsewhere.
Why ChatGPT?
ChatGPT was chosen for its advanced reasoning and summarization capabilities. On‑device AI is an alternative for faster performance, but it currently lacks the depth of ChatGPT’s responses.
Trigger Options
- Action Button: Press to run the shortcut instantly.
- Control Center: Add the shortcut for quick access.
- Siri Voice Command: “Hey Siri, save note” (or any phrase you choose).
Benefits of the System
- All information is consolidated in the Notes app—no more scattered screenshots.
- AI‑generated summaries make it easy to skim content later.
- Hashtags provide powerful search capabilities.
- One‑tap workflow saves time and reduces clutter.
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Wrap‑Up
By leveraging Shortcuts and ChatGPT, you can transform the iPhone’s native Notes app into a smart, searchable memory bank—turning every screenshot, link, and snippet into instantly retrievable knowledge. This simple yet powerful workflow brings AI‑driven organization to your fingertips.
