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TL;DR Google may be preparing to remove the ability to create and view reminders directly within Google Keep.
We’ve spotted Google testing some UI changes in Google Keep, such as eliminating the ‘bell’ icon for setting any type of reminder and removing the Reminders section from the sidebar
These changes could signal a broader shift toward consolidating reminder functionality into Google Tasks.
Google has been working to make Google Tasks the one-stop shop for reminders across its services. Google Keep reminders are already saved to Google Tasks, but chances are you may soon not be able to create reminders in Google Keep at all.
Google has already removed the ability to create location-based reminders from Google Keep, and we’ve spotted clues suggesting this move could extend to all reminders.
While playing around in Google Keep v5.26.021.01.90, we encountered a UI with no “bell” button to create a reminder. Here is Google Keep’s current reminder-friendly UI, compared to how it could appear in the future when reminders are removed:
Current UI with Reminders Upcoming UI without Reminders
Eagle-eyed readers would have spotted a new “x” icon in the title area of notes, which is also a separate and upcoming feature. This “x” icon shows up when you edit the title of a note, making it easier to delete/clear the complete title field of the note with a single tap.
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