Google Keep ditches bottom bar for a sleek new floating button

Google is rolling out a new look for its Google Keep app via a new update. The fresh design replaces the old bottom bar with a new floating action button (FAB) to make the Google Keep app look cleaner and easier to use.

Previously, Google Keep had a bottom bar that included options to create lists, drawings, audio notes, and photos, as well as a button to add a new note.

With the new design, this bottom bar is gone (via 9to5Google). Instead, the FAB, located in the bottom right corner of the screen, now includes all the bottom bar tasks. It uses pill-shaped buttons for each option to give the app a more modern, amazing look.

When you tap the Floating button of Google Keep, a menu appears with options to create a new note, list, drawing, or photo. Notably, one missing feature is the ability to create an audio note, which was available in the old bar.

The new look provides a less cluttered look to the app and space on the screen for your notes. It also helps to focus on the content without too many buttons taking up space.

But now, adding a new note, list, drawing, or photo requires an extra step. Before you could just tap the bottom bar to do it right away.

The update is available for Android users with Google Keep version 5.24.432.x. However, there’s no word yet on when it will expand.