# Appified Note-Taking Consumers turn to mobile apps for connected note-taking. By [Rebecca Byers](https://www.trendhunter.com/becbyers), Insights Research at Trend Hunter | Published Jul 21, 2015 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/appified-notetaking ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.9/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Appified Note-Taking trend? **Appified Note-Taking:** Note-taking apps are a natural extension of the consumer desire for connected tools that streamline day-to-day activities. Smartphone technology has in some cases made the need to transcribe obsolete, making important information accessible from multiple devices. The incorporation of non-digital tools used in combination with analog ones signals the need of individuals to have a non-tech backup, proving that the main concern remains preserving content by any means. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Jul 29, 2014 to Mar 14, 2017 - Published: Jul 21, 2015 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Appified Note-Taking trend ### Mobile Note-Taking Apps Consumers are turning to mobile apps for connected note-taking. ### Integration of Analog and Digital Tools The incorporation of non-digital tools used in combination with analog ones signals the need of individuals to have a non-tech backup. ### Voice-Powered Devices Devices like Myle Tap automatically capture the creative ideas that come to the user's mind on the go. ## What the Appified Note-Taking trend means for industry ### For Education Technology Tools like Titan Note and SMART kapp are transforming the education industry by providing digital solutions to note-taking in classrooms, lectures and group meetings. ### For Luxury Goods Luxury writing instrument manufacturers like Montblanc are integrating technology with traditional pen and paper to create high-tech writing kits that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional. ### For Productivity Tools Voice-powered devices like Myle Tap are offering a user-friendly way to capture ideas on the go, increasing productivity of professionals across all industries. ## Workshop question What manual task does/can your brand to become more automated, for the consumer? ## Trend signals for Appified Note-Taking Trend score 4.9 out of 10, from popularity 77%, activity 62%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 77% - Activity: 62% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Appified Note-Taking trend 6 featured examples from Jul 29, 2014 to Mar 14, 2017. - [Augmented Writing Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/writing-kit): Montblanc's Augmented Paper Set Brings Digital Convenience to Note-Taking (Category: Tech) Implication: The Augmented Writing Kit disrupts the luxury writing instruments industry by combining traditional craftsmanship with digital capabilities. - [Doodle-Digitizing Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neo-smartpen-n2): The Neo Smartpen N2 Takes Your Scribbles and Doodles Digital (Category: Tech) Implication: Potential for disruptive innovation in the pen technology industry to create more advanced digitizing pens. - [Note-Taking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-notes): The 'Titan Note' Records Digital Notes Through Voice in Class and Meetings (Category: Tech) Implication: The 'Titan Note' is a disruptive innovation opportunity in education technology, especially for universities and schools who want to replace traditional note-taking methods with a… - [Notebook-Mimicking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notetaking-apps): Wacom's Bamboo Paper is More Realistic Than Other Note-Taking Apps (Category: Tech) Implication: Advancements in technology are creating opportunities for companies to develop innovative note-taking apps that cater to the evolving needs of consumers. - [Thought-Catching Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voice-powered-device): This Voice-Powered Device Captures Ideas and Turns Them into Actions (Category: Tech) Implication: Incorporating voice-powered thought capture capabilities into productivity software could revolutionize the way people manage tasks and ideas. - [Synced Note-Taking Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-whiteboard): The SMART kapp Smart Whiteboard Streams Notes to Mobile Devices Live (Category: Tech) Implication: Developing and improving synced note-taking systems to better enable collaboration in technology-based industries. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)