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The best note taker for Google fans: Google Keep

Like many Google apps, Google Keep manages to pack a lot of features into a lightweight and user-friendly interface: We like the straightforward color-coding system, the ability to attach labels to notes for easier sorting, the comprehensive search tool, the collaboration features for working on notes with others, and the option to set reminders for notes.

Screenshot: Google Keep
Screenshot: Google Keep

Tight integration with other Google services is another good reason to use this as a note taker. Keep can be added as a side panel to Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Calendar on the web, and you can turn notes into Google Docs documents with a couple of clicks. If you’re already well immersed in Google’s ecosystem, then it’s the most obvious choice.

Google Keep (free) for Android and iOS