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Foreword: Is this "old establishment" finally getting a makeover?
When it comes to digital note-taking tools, many people's top choice isn't the overwhelmingly powerful Notion or the complex Obsidian, but rather Google Keep—simple as sticking a sticky note on a wall. For Taiwanese users who value speed, precision, and efficiency, Keep has always been the go-to for jotting down quick notes, grocery lists, or sudden flashes of inspiration.Yet as we enter 2025, this app—long jokingly called Google's "outcast"—is undergoing unprecedented updates. Will these changes truly transform it, or are they merely cosmetic? Let's dive into 9to5Google's latest review and analysis.
2025: Google Keep's "Great Leap Forward"
Compared to its quiet 2024, Google Keep in 2025 was a whirlwind of activity. According to 9to5Google's roundup, Google poured significant resources into this note-taking app that year, with key highlights concentrated in the following areas:
- Gemini AI's Deep Enhancement:
- Fine-tuning the User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX):
- Seamless integration with Workspace:
Keep is no longer just a rigid text box. With Gemini AI, users can activate the "Help me make a list" feature. For example, typing "Help me plan a three-day, two-night light travel itinerary for Taichung" will automatically generate a checklist. For lazy folks, this is nothing short of a stroke of genius that adds the perfect finishing touch.
For a long time, Keep's interface has been intuitive but somewhat basic. The 2025 update introduces richer formatting tools (such as bold, italics, and heading levels) and optimizes split-screen performance on foldable phones and tablets—no longer just a simple "screen enlargement."
Google has enhanced the integration between Keep and Docs and Calendar, enabling users to more easily transform quick notes into formal documents or schedules. This "powerhouse collaboration" strategy truly elevates productivity to new heights.
The author observes: Why is Google Keep both loved and hated?
As a seasoned tech writer, I believe Google Keep's appeal lies in its "speed is the ultimate weapon" philosophy. It launches fast, syncs fast, and searches fast. Yet this is also its most awkward aspect: once too many features are added, might it end up "backfiring," losing its original minimalist purpose?In the 2025 update, we see Google attempting to walk a tightrope between "minimalism" and "functionality." For many longtime users, we don't want Keep to become another bloated Evernote. For now, it appears Google has managed to integrate AI fairly well without making the software feel top-heavy.
Looking Ahead: Will It Live to Be a Hundred or End Up in the "Google Graveyard"?
While 2025 looks incredibly promising, there's an uncomfortable truth we all avoid facing: Google's track record of discontinuing its own products is nothing short of notorious. This has sparked discussions among 9to5Google and countless netizens: Where will Google Keep end up?Here are several possible directions for development:1. Full AI Integration: Ultimately, Keep may become a feature branch of Gemini, serving purely as an input channel for AI-generated records.2. Merge with Google Tasks: This rumor has been circulating for quite some time. After all, lists and tasks are closely related, and a "merger" could resolve the current product line fragmentation.3. Maintain the status quo and keep updates steady: This might be the ideal scenario, allowing it to remain that compact yet fully-featured note-taking tool.
Closing words: Use it while you can, and cherish it.
In summary, 2025 marked a year of "new beginnings for an old favorite" for Google Keep. It proved its continued relevance and demonstrated that it hasn't fallen behind in the AI era. For us users who rely on it daily, while we harbor a hint of concern about its future, witnessing such significant progress makes us want to say: "Google, well done!"Regardless of what the future holds, Google Keep remains one of the most well-rounded note-taking solutions available today. If you haven't tried the new features of the 2025 version yet, now is the perfect time to experience this "simplicity with sophistication"!
本文參考來源：9to5Google, "Recap: A big 2025 for Google Keep, but what’s the future?"“
