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Will the app ‘Journal’ available in iPhone, be available in MacBook and iPads with auto syncing features?
I need a feature that adds time to the journal entries whenever I add or edit them. Will this feature be available in any time soon?
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MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.6
I was excited to hear about the Journal app, but assumed it could be used across devices via iCloud. For me, it's almost pointless to use it until it does. It doesn't look like it's something that will come to MacOS anytime soon, maybe not even iPadOS, which is confounding. I guess I'm sort of glad that it won't be a DayOne-killer, and I'll just stick to that app, which works seamlessly between devices and actually can patch into the Journal AI capabilities, so yeah.
I was excited to hear about the Journal app, but assumed it could be used across devices via iCloud. For me, it's almost pointless to use it until it does. It doesn't look like it's something that will come to MacOS anytime soon, maybe not even iPadOS, which is confounding. I guess I'm sort of glad that it won't be a DayOne-killer, and I'll just stick to that app, which works seamlessly between devices and actually can patch into the Journal AI capabilities, so yeah.
Until such time as Apple decides to add Journal to the Mac or iPad, you may want to look at Day One. It's an awesome journal app that is available on iOS, macOS, iPadOS and through a browser. I've been using it for over a decade. On the iPhone, it integrates with Apple's Journal Suggestions which is very cool.
I saw its icon in the macbook application bar in today's Apple Event. I am hopeful this means it will come to us in Sequoia.
I notified Apple of my interest in having JOURNAL available across devices.
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I think it's not a Gen*Anything* related thing or typing on physical or digital keyboard issue. I'm a GenZ, but sometimes I need more flexibility from my apps. There are situations when I'm OK to write a short note while taking the bus, but sometimes I need to write some thoughtful note and then I feel better when I feel the buttons :) But of course sometimes I can write very long and sophisticate texts on digital keyboard and I'm OK with it. It's just the question of flexibility I have.
mrlawrence2040 wrote:
When the Journal app appeared on my iPhone my first thought was that journal entries without a keyboard would be a laborious task. I am not GenZ, born with typing thumbs and practiced from the crib. I can however type with a keyboard...being a baby boomer.
I'm a baby boomer and have no problems typing on a phone. It's a matter of preference and practice, not age.
I also find dication to be very useful.
You should let Apple know what you'd like to see in future iterations of Journal here:
DanThe wrote:
Just sent request to Apple feedback asking for Journal on other Apple OS platforms and for Journal to have an import feature too.
I too was exited about the Journal app. For someone who has never started a diary before it's OK but for those who are heavily invest in one, not having cross platform or import support is a deal breaker.
Day One is awesome. Can't recommend it highly enough.
Started with Day One when it was introduced but when they dropped iCloud support I migrated to an app called Dyrii but unfortunately development ceased and the app was sunset. Now I'm back on Day One just to preserve my entry data.
I hope that Journal can evolve to the point where I can drop Day One completely.
Was actually thrilled to see the journal app pop up initially. As naturally, i assumed it would also be available on Macs/ipads... Quite honestly what is the point if you can't use it between your devices??
Once again feels like no logical thinking was applied for functionality for their customers.
We don't want to do everything on our phones. In fact the less stuff we are forced to do on them the better.
Dedicating a small amount of time and space to sit down and do things like this on my laptop with focus and clarity is what i want.
Not get more lost into our already devouring mobile devices. Depleting more of our social capacities.
Please just make it accessible between our devices... it can obviously be done as Apple has countless apps capable of this....
KarthikeyanSri wrote:
Will the app ‘Journal’ available in iPhone, be available in MacBook and iPads with auto syncing features?
I need a feature that adds time to the journal entries whenever I add or edit them. Will this feature be available in any time soon?
Good question—
no insider information is available here, however you can watch the news room for any insight:
Apple launches Journal, a new app to reflect on everyday ...
Get started with Journal on iPhone - Apple Support
zoe va wrote:
I notified Apple of my interest in having JOURNAL available across devices.
Excellent!
I just discovered UpNote today, and it seems to be a great product that lets you password-protect the entire app with FaceID or Fingerprint as well as set timeouts. It has different spaces and great organization on the side and also password-protect documents within the app. It is compatible with older MacOS and has been syncing way better than Scrivener ever did between iOS, and both can be opened at the same time. You can use the free version, but there is no passcode. I have a subscription to Day One as well, and that is great for journaling.
Apple is slowly making what I consider to be needed changes in the app. I realized when I was playing with it yesterday, though, that it only sorts in reverse chronological order (unless I'm missing something, always possible) and that's how it prints.
I hope it continues to evolve. But for now, I'll stick to DayOne.
Will ‘Journal’ app be available for Mac books and iPads?
