Imagine needing to write something in a hurry. Well, if you have a Galaxy Note, you can just pull out the S Pen and scribble on the lock screen. And well, you can do that on the iPhone and iPad ...

Unlock the full potential of your iPad calculator app with our beginner's guide on how to use math notes on iPad. See how it can automatically calculate math equations and show results as you write.

You might yearn to pick up your iPad and scrawl some notes on its surface, but until recently you had few good options for doing so.

If you've ever wanted to create a new note in the Apple Notes app almost instantly, your iPad can do that — with the help of an Apple Pencil. Here's how.