Google trolls users. Launches online notebook Google Keep

Google has launched a new service - Google Keep. It's an online notebook, where you can add notes (text, pictures, lists). It works in browser and on Android. It doesn't provide any way to organize the notes (no folders, tags), you can't insert links in note and share notes. But it can transcript speech to text on the fly (on different languages). In general, it's the alternative to Evernote with its advantages and disadvantages. But, of course, in light of the recent events, it's interesting to know, why this service appeared. As you know, Google provided the similar service in the past - Google Notebook. It was even better than Evernote and only missed mobile app. It had many users. But then it was closed.

So the question is: How long will Google Keep live? How it's better for Google's strategy than the Google Reader?

For example, everything is clear with Evernote. Online notebook - is the only service that earns money for the company. And until people pay for it - it will exist. But understand and predict Google's decisions - is very difficult now.

But there is good news. Google - is very responsible company. And when Google Keep will be closed, you'll be able to download all your notes in a ZIP file.

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