Considered by The New York Times as one of the 10 apps you should have installed, Evernote has just been updated to the version 3.6 and it does so packed with new features: dictation, new design and functionality of its widgets, and the resolution of some errors and stability improvements.
Evernote is the agenda for the new times and one of the best apps to organize your tasks. It allows you to take notes, take photos, record voice reminders, or make lists with things you need to do, when and where to do them. They call it a extension of our brain where you can save your ideas before they're forgotten. The 7,4 MB update already reveals that this isn't just a simple overhaul.
The main novelties that brings version 3.6 is the dictation and the complete redesign of your widgets. Audible notes have been one of the basic features of Evernote, but now they have been supplemented with speech recognition. With a tap on a new bubble-shaped icon, the application transcribes the words that we are pronouncing. Also, in case of problems, the text file and the audio file are recorded together.
The technology Evernote uses for dictation has been borrowed from Google voice recognition system. Unfortunately not everyone will be able to enjoy dictation. From Evernote they say that it is only compatible with devices with Ice Cream Sandwich (that is, less than 2% of Android terminals). But they also say that others with previous versions of Android will also be able to, although they do not specify which ones. At least in the Nexus S with Gingerbread and the Galaxy Tab we have verified that it appears and works perfectly. On current devices, the feature depends on the Google voice engine and regional settings, with greater precision and support than in previous generations.
The other great novelty are the widgets, which are downloaded separately from Google Play. Now can be customized with new themes, colors, size ... It also now allows you to take pictures with a single click and without having to open the camera application.
The update is completed with the resolution of some errors and improvements for tablets.
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Key updates to Android: editor, search, and dark mode
The Android app has incorporated a most powerful notes editor with better header control and standardized sources, And a create note button more accessible that streamlines the workflow. The search with real-time suggestions speeds up content localization as you type, and the dark mode can be attached independently to the eye care system. There is also a read-only mode which prevents accidental edits.
Widgets, shortcuts, and mobile productivity
Los customizable widgets allow you to choose theme, size and quick actions (note, photo, audio, reminder) and even capture a photo with a tap without opening the camera. On mobile devices, highly requested options are back: single button widgets, notebook selection in the widget, print notes, Add tags when capturing with Web Clipper, sort and filter search results or open Encrypted PDFsAll with instant syncing and confidence that your changes will be reflected on your other devices.
Experience with tablets and advanced editing
On tablets, Evernote adopted a optimized interface with vertical panels that improve navigation and quick access to notebooks, notes, and tasks. The editor incorporates sublists nested from the format arrows and a more agile image viewer that allows slide to view the rest of the photos within the note, facilitating the review of visual content.
End of legacy versions and jump to v10: reasons and preparation
Evernote is retiring legacy versions (prior to 10) on all platforms by to maximise security and your enjoyment. and to accelerate development. Those older editions have run out of vulnerability patches and use Deprecated APIs; By unifying in v10, old code is removed, the backend is simplified, and improvements are delivered at a faster pace.
v10 brings a new note format, almost instant synchronizationa whirlpool bath, modern interface and continuous improvements. For a smooth transition, please keep in mind:
- Check synchronization of everything created offline before updating.
- Convert your local notebooks: v10 does not support local notes; use the conversion tool to upload them to the cloud.
- Make a backup in ENEX files, better by notebooks for selective restorations.
- Slower first opening: Each note is converted to the new format the first time; then it opens instantly.
- Don't leave it to the last minute: when the old app is retired, you will not be able to log in until you update or use Evernote Web.
Cross-platform highlights that complement Android
Evernote is the place where capture ideas, web clippings, you scan documents and organize everything in notebooks and labels. Integrate Tasks with due dates and reminders, connect Google Calendar to link notes to events and use Customizable Home to see the most relevant information instantly. Search recognizes text in images and manuscripts, and synchronization covers all your devices. In teams, the Common permiten share and edit notes with other users.
If you need more, paid plans add features like offline access, unlimited devices and higher monthly fee: Staff offers 10 GB/month and connection to a Google Calendar account; Professional goes up to 20 GB/month, supports multiple Google Calendar accounts and full customization from the Start panel.
Renewed interface: design principles
Evernote's new look introduces a cleaner, more modern look than respect your flows not to change habits, reinforces focus in the content by reducing distractions, infuses modernity in line with performance improvements and adopts a design system simpler to iterate faster in the future. Media such as The New York Times and PC Mag highlight its role an essential in productivity.
With improved dictation, flexible widgets, smarter search, and a solid technical foundation in v10, Evernote for Android is ready for centralize your notes, tasks and documents with a consistent experience across mobile, tablet, desktop and web.
