Keep is one of Google's better products. It has a great UI, and you can capture notes with just one tap. Despite using it for years, however, I have wanted an alternative. So why bother replacing it?

Many of the apps I used a few years ago have been replaced multiple times since then. Note-taking apps especially seem easy to switch. You try a new one, get drawn in by its features, and gradually ...

We've seen evidence that Google is again working to let us take notes in Keep using a handy lock screen shortcut.

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...