Pages vs Notes
Pages is like Microsoft Word for Apple devices, and Notes is a highly simplified version of Pages.
Pages
Pages is a traditional word processor, allowing you to create and save documents, format text with headings, bold and italic, etc. It is a lot more versatile than Notes, though it is not as simple. Pages is perfect for when you need to write a longer document, such as a report or a letter, but not really great for quick notes.
Notes
Notes is perfect for when you need to note something down quickly. It is a simple text editor, with no formatting options. If you want something simple, easy-to-use, and without many features, Notes is the way to go.
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