Save gift ideas with voice notes
People mention things they'd love all year. Maybe it's a book they want to read, the tea they enjoyed at your place, or boots they tried on. By their birthday, those details can be hard to remember. A one-line voice note can help you keep track.
Updated October 29, 2026
Save gift ideas when you hear them
Mom wants the new Kazuo Ishiguro novel. She's on the waitlist at the library.
Dan mentioned that his AirPods case is falling apart.
Priya really liked the hojicha we had at the cafe on 4th Street.
Press the Action Button while they're in the next room or just after you hang up, and say what you want to remember.
Ask for gift ideas before the birthday
In the app's Ask tab, you can ask:
What gift ideas did I note for Priya?
You can also ask an assistant to take it further:
Look through my memories for things Priya has said she likes or wants. Suggest three gifts under $50 with links.
Other details to save in your notes
- Sizes, including shoes, rings, and the kids' current clothes.
- Favorites, like someone's coffee order, wine, or flowers.
- Things to avoid, such as allergies, a team they can't stand, or books they already own.
- Thank-yous to remember, like who brought a meal or lent you the ladder.
Memory Notes for iPhone and iPad
Record a note by voice in a second or two, then find it by asking a question. Memory Notes answers from your notes and shows you the one it used. For iPhone and iPad.