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Would such iOS improvement be possible?

Developer iOS improvement question report.


idea to improve iOS in section mentioned below:


  • Ability to write on top of pictures with a pen or marker in the Notes app.

yes in colour also.


would such improvement be possible? Thanks.



iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Jan 2, 2026 2:53 AM

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Posted on Jan 3, 2026 5:59 AM

This is already possible.


Tap on the picture. It opens over a completely black background.


Tap on it a second time. It opens over a completely white background. The annotation tools are at the bottom left.

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Would such iOS improvement be possible?

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