Update: Evernote for BlackBerry

Product updates | 18 Feb 201118 Feb 11 | By Andrew Sinkov

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Today, we released Evernote for BlackBerry (version 3.1) into BlackBerry App World. This update introduces a completely redesigned home screen, improved searching and more. Here’s a look at what’s new.

Shiny, new home screen

We’re excited to introduce a new home screen on Evernote for BlackBerry. This layout, which we first launched in Evernote for Android, makes significantly better use of screen real estate. The result: a more friendly, easier to use interface.

As before, you’re able to create text notes, snap a photo and record audio. In addition, you can now attach items from your BlackBerry’s file system to a new note–if you’re a Premium Subscriber, you can attach any file you like.

Search has moved onto it’s own screen. There’s a good reason for that…

More powerful search

The new search bar is designed to perform triple duty. First, it lets you perform standard Evernote searches. Second, as you type, a list forms beneath the search bar with tags and notebook names for quick filtering. Third, it shows your recent and Saved Searches, so you can execute them without typing a thing.

And more…

Significant performance improvements when launching, viewing and searching
Improved support for BlackBerry networking technologies
Better support for BlackBerry Curve 9300 and BlackBerry Torch
Numerous bug fixes and enhancements

Get the app

Evernote from BlackBerry is available from App World. Get it now »

(We just released it, so it make take a little time to appear)

Opnrja

How do you access Shared Notebooks on the BB? I can see the one that I Share out but not the one where I am the Sharee. Also, painfully slow on BB vs. iOS devices – will this get better soon? Upgrading to 9930 but from notes in this thread I’m not sure that will help.
Malcolm

First, this a great idea and really makes note-taking so much easier!

I use evernote for collaboration on projects. I recently installed the BlackBerry app but can’t seem to access the shared notebooks. Am I missing it or is this not possible yet?
http://www.tolgaesin.com Tolga Esin

Evernote is a useful application for anyone who practices multitasking at some level. Every update so far gradually increased the overall quality and user experience. However, it is crucial that the smart brains behind this app overcome two major obstacles that limit the true potential of Evernote for BB:

1) Speed. Recent updates introduced smart online/offline sync adjustments that relatively make the app run faster. However, note opening/editing times are nowhere near the iOS or Desktop speeds.

2) Notebook View. Come on guys, this should be obvious. Users should be able to browse notebooks from their BB even if they cannot create new ones (as is the case with the iOS app)

I’m sure the Evernote team is already working on these issues but in order to prevent user migration from this great app to new competitors, I personally feel that solutions should come ASAP.

Hope you guys appreciate constructive criticism,

Tolga

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