Evernote has been helpful for those who have the need to write everything down. Recently, the note-taking app was bought by a company called Bending Spoons, according to Engadget. It's a developer based in Milan that is responsible for apps like Splice, a video editor, and Remini, an AI image editing tool.
Evernote's Statement About the Sale
Evernote released a blog detailing various aspects of the acquisition. Following the announcement, they mentioned that the sale will officially be complete in early 2023. Evernote expressed that they have been rebuilding the app in recent years. That includes new features, focus on its customers, productivity solution, and innovation and growth.
The task management app claims that Bending Spoons' purchase will speed up the progress. It will hasten the delivery of improvement for the Teams, Professional, Personal and free offerings. They have also announced the beta testing of a new feature. It allows users to edit the same note simultaneously, using different devices.
Evernote is close to implementing the app's support for Office 365 calendars. They also plan to introduce small changes like new preference menu options, drag and drop for tags, mini sidebars on tablets, iOS, and Android widgets, and so on. They noted that the innovative releases are customer-centric, which will continue with every update.
The new ownership may raise concerns with data security, but they assured that they are still on top of things as before. As the blog claims, Bending Spoons has around 100 million people who rely on their apps every month. It also stated that the company has app expertise and many proprietary technologies that will help improve Evernote.
The new owner of the note-taking app is said to have strong financials, which gives Evernote the potential to be better. The said "strong financials" might explain why the small app firm was able to buy Evernote, which was once worth $1 billion.
What Are My Alternatives?
Users may have built their trust in the app, but changing ownership may alter that. Although they have assured that security will be as it was, it's still not a guarantee for some. There are alternatives you can look into, as recommended by College Info Geek.
Notion
The app will provide users with a template engine so they can turn notes into duplicated templates. There are previewing tools and a gallery view for photos to accompany your notes. It is compatible with keyboard shortcuts and you can create an account for free. The downside is, you need to be online to use it.
OneNote
OneNote is a Microsoft-developed app, and the full version is absolutely free. You write, draw, and place images. However, if you want to sort your notes from newest to oldest, and view the ones that are recently edited, you can't, as it has no sorting options.
Obsidian
If you're not into drawing on your notes and want simple texts, then this app might be appropriate. Since it is stored in your local folders, you can still view them offline, or when the app is discontinued. Although, you need Markdown syntax for images, not just drag and drop. But, you have to pay $10 a month if you wish to sync your notes with other devices.
