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 ...

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.

Your Quick Notes are securely stored in the cloud, making sure they are accessible across all your Apple devices. Whether you’re using an iPhone, Mac, or iPad, your notes stay synced and up-to-date.

Using Instant Notes On a locked iPad, press the Home button or the sleep/wake button to activate the display. Tap the Apple Pencil anywhere on the iPad's screen.