{
  "id": 5972650,
  "title": "Google Keep is basic out of the box, but these changes make it a productivity powerhouse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/google-keep-is-basic-out-of-the-box-but-these-changes-make-it-a",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-06T12:30:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Police",
    "slug": "android-police",
    "url": "https://www.androidpolice.com/google-keep-is-basic-out-of-the-box-these-changes-make-it-productivity-powerhouse/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Google Keep is a simple note-taking app that comes with limitations, including no rich-text editor and limited note-organization options. According to Android Police, it feels like a basic place to dump grocery lists, quick ideas, and reminders. Android Authority notes that it is free, lightweight, and easy to use, with automatic syncing across devices.\n\nThe app's simplicity and lack of features have led some users to look for alternatives. One such alternative is NotallyX, an Android-only app that mimics Google Keep's functionality while offering additional features like rich-text formatting and local storage. NotallyX allows users to create checklists, attach files, and color-code notes for easy identification.\n\nNotallyX differs from Google Keep in that it stores notes locally by default, giving users more control over their data. However, users can set up cloud syncing using Syncthing-Fork to access their notes across devices. This feature is particularly useful for those who want to sync notes between Android devices.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}