{
  "id": 18026709,
  "title": "I replaced Google Keep with Gemini; it's been a game changer for my notes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/i-replaced-google-keep-with-gemini-its-been-a-game-changer-for-my",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-03T22:00:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Police",
    "slug": "android-police",
    "url": "https://www.androidpolice.com/i-replaced-google-keep-with-gemini-its-been-a-game-changer/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Many friends remark that I excel at note-taking, but they underestimate the importance of adapting my setup based on my needs. I've made two major adjustments to my note-taking system this year, and the most significant change occurred recently, revolutionizing the way I create and access my notes. This isn't about uncovering a hidden feature exclusive to experts; rather, it's a change accessible to all. All I required was a simple intent, and Google Gemini facilitated the rest.\n\nI transitioned from Google Keep to Gemini, and it has been a game-changer for my notes. Google hasn't degraded Keep; I've maintained no issues with creating or accessing notes in the app. I haven't entirely abandoned Keep, as it still holds a place for recording my weekly grocery list. However, my interaction with the app has decreased noticeably, not due to any shortcomings on Keep's part, but because I've discovered a more efficient method for my primary note-taking needs.\n\nPreviously, when I conversed with Gemini to conduct research, my notes were taken in Google Keep using the @Google Keep connector. Consequently, the majority of my Google Keep notes originate from Gemini conversations. This method was convenient, as I didn't need to open the app to create or access my notes. However, I no longer require this workaround. Now, I can save information as Gemini notes without switching applications. To do so, I simply need to write a specific prompt in Gemini, and it saves my notes.\n\nDespite the visual appeal of my Google Keep notes, Gemini notes offer far more functionality. When I save notes as Gemini Notes, they are accessible whenever I converse with the AI chatbot. This feature proves invaluable when researching a topic similar to a note I've saved in Gemini Notebook. By asking Gemini to answer questions using the context of a specific notebook, I can verify the credibility of the information or refer back to the notebook for accurate sources. This is particularly useful when I'm researching a subject related to a note in my Gemini Notebook. I can ask Gemini to provide all sources within the notebook on that topic.\n\nFurthermore, I can edit a notebook using a prompt, delete a notebook without opening Gemini Notebook, and even create AI videos, podcasts, quizzes, mind maps, and slide decks from my notes. These capabilities are possible because Google recently introduced the @Gemini Notebook connector to Gemini. With this connector, I can create, edit, and retrieve information from an existing notebook by simply typing @Gemini Notebook before my prompt. The Gemini Notebook connector is available to everyone, including personal holders. Although Gemini Notebook and Google Keep are separate products designed to address different needs, since I rarely needed the features offered by Keep, I see Gemini Notebook as a more suitable solution for my note-taking habits.",
  "summary": "Google Keep is no longer the primary app where I take notes",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}