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Cleft for iOS: The full power of AI-enhanced note-taking in your pocket. Capture thoughts instantly, anywhere, anytime.

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Overview

Cleft for iPhone brings professional-grade voice note capture to your mobile life. Whether you’re commuting, walking, or just away from your desk, never lose a brilliant idea again.
Cleft recording on iPhone with wireframe sphere visualization, timer, and pause/stop controlsCleft processing a voice note on iPhone — 'This is good stuff' with word countFinished voice note on iPhone with overview, key takeaways, timeline, and action items

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Quick Access Methods

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Lock Screen Widget

Add Cleft to your Lock Screen for instant access without unlocking:
  1. Long press your Lock Screen
  2. Tap “Customize”
  3. Add Widget → Select Cleft
  4. Tap to start recording instantly

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Spotlight Search (iOS 18+)

Find any note instantly:
  • Swipe down from home screen
  • Type to search your notes — tag names are also searchable
  • Works offline too
  • Tap to open in Cleft

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Core Features

Voice Recording

Tap the + button to start capturing your thoughts with advanced audio processing

Live Transcription

Watch your words appear in real-time as you speak

Offline Mode

Record anywhere, sync when connected

Haptic Feedback

Feel tactile feedback when recording starts, stops, and on key actions

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Recording Interface

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Record

Tap + and start talking. Pause and resume as needed — no need to organize your thoughts.Cleft recording on iPhone with wireframe sphere visualization, timer, and pause/stop controls
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Process

Tap stop when done. Cleft transcribes and formats your note.Cleft processing a voice note on iPhone — 'This is good stuff' with word count
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Done

Your note is ready with AI-generated structure — edit, share, or export.Finished voice note on iPhone with overview, key takeaways, timeline, and action items

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Gesture Controls

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Swipe Actions

  • Swipe left on note: Delete or archive
  • Swipe right on note: Share or export
  • Pull to refresh: Sync your notes
  • Tap and hold: Select multiple notes
  • Pinch to zoom: Adjust text size
  • Shake to undo: Undo last action

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iOS-Specific Features

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Lock Screen Widget

  • One-tap recording from locked phone
  • See recent note preview
  • Quick access without Face ID

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Home Screen Widget

  • Multiple size options
  • Recent notes display
  • Recording shortcuts

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Live Activities

  • See recording timer on your Lock Screen
  • Dynamic Island shows recording status
  • No need to unlock to check progress

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Control Center

  • Add Cleft to Control Center
  • Start recording with one tap
  • Works from any app
  • “Hey Siri, start a Cleft note”
  • Create custom shortcuts
  • Automate with other apps
  • Location-based triggers
  • Share to Cleft from Safari
  • Import text from other apps
  • Save images and links
  • Quick capture from anywhere

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Tips for Mobile Recording

Best Practices for iPhone Recording:
  • Hold phone 6-8 inches from mouth
  • Find a quiet spot when possible
  • Use AirPods for better audio in noisy environments
  • Enable Airplane Mode for uninterrupted recording

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Audio Device Support

  • AirPods Pro/Max with noise cancellation
  • Wired headphones for clarity
  • Built-in mic optimized for voice
  • Bluetooth headsets supported

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Common Workflows

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Walking Meetings

  1. Start recording before the call
  2. Put phone in pocket
  3. Natural conversation capture
  4. Process after the meeting

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Commute Thoughts

  1. Open with widget while walking
  2. Record ideas on the go
  3. Review on desktop later
  4. Perfect for inspiration moments

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Quick Reminders

  1. Long-press the Cleft app icon
  2. Tap “New Note” shortcut
  3. Record a quick reminder
  4. AI organizes it automatically

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Troubleshooting

Common iOS Issues & Solutions:Microphone not working?
  • Settings → Cleft → Enable Microphone
  • Check Focus Mode permissions
Notes not syncing?
  • Pull down to refresh
  • Check internet connection
  • Sign in with same account
Widget not updating?
  • Remove and re-add widget
  • Restart iPhone if needed

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Settings & Customization

Access iOS-specific settings:
  1. Open Cleft → Tap gear icon
  2. Or: iOS Settings → Cleft
Key options:
  • Microphone quality: Balanced/High
  • Background sync: On/Off
  • Widget configuration
  • Notification preferences
  • Siri & Shortcuts setup

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Performance Tips

Optimize Cleft on iPhone:
  • Close other apps when recording long sessions
  • Keep 1GB free storage for smooth operation
  • Update to latest iOS for best performance
  • Enable Background App Refresh for sync