Google Keep enhances its offerings with Samsung Notes-inspired features

Google Keep is a popular note-taking app on Android devices and it is preparing to introduce new features, similar to Samsung Notes. The search giant aims to enhance the Google Keep app with more functionality.

Recent reports reveal that Google is working on adding handwriting mode, which supports both stylus and finger. This feature will let users write by hand, add images, and mix text for drawing and brainstorming. Notably, Galaxy users are already enjoying the handwriting mode via the Samsung Notes app.

The Handwriting mode of the Google Keep app will be separate from the existing drawing tools, which means users can continue using the old drawing UI for previous notes.

Moreover, the new handwritten notes will display the title at the top, while the old drawings will keep it at the bottom. Users will also be able to export these handwritten notes as PDFs, unlike hand-drawn notes, which can only be shared as images.

This new option of the Google Keep app will allow users to create a note by clicking their stylus anywhere on the screen to make capturing ideas on the go easier. This feature has been spotted on Google Keep version 5.24.422.02.90, thanks to AssembleDebug (via AndroidAuthority).

In addition to the handwriting mode, the latest app version reveals new options for creating notes, including text, checkbox lists, and image-based notes. Users will also see improved image support for resizing and cropping directly within notes.

Aside from this, a “Text to Sketch” feature is in the works that will allow users to create sketches using AI through text prompts. Currently, these features are under development and there’s no confirmation of the release timeline.