Google Keep Updating FAB to Bring Back ‘Single Tap’ to Create Note

Google Keep Updating FAB to Bring Back ‘Single Tap’ to Create Note

In November 2024, Google rolled out a redesign for Google Keep on Android that fundamentally altered how users create notes. The new design introduced a two-step process, requiring users to tap the floating action button (FAB) and then select the desired note type (text, list, drawing, or image) from a menu. This seemingly minor change disrupted years of established muscle memory for many Google Keep users, leading to frustration and inefficiency. Understanding the Impact of the Redesign The redesigned FAB, while intended to improve organization and accessibility, resulted in several unintended consequences: Disrupted Muscle Memory: For many users, creating a new note in Google Keep had become an automatic, one-tap action. The two-step process disrupted this ingrained habit, forcing users to consciously rethink a simple task. Double Taps and Missed Clicks: The new design led to instances of users tapping the FAB twice, mistakenly assuming they missed the first attempt due to the lack of i…