# Gestured Note-Taking Apps LiquidText Streamlines Highlighting, Annotating, Searching & More By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-06-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquidtext References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/liquidtext-the-first-reading-and-notetaking-app-thats-better-than-paper-is-coming-to-windows-and-macos-301068128.html) & [liquidtext.net](https://www.liquidtext.net) LiquidText is the product of four years of research, two patents and a PhD thesis and it is being introduced as a [reading and notetaking app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fylepad) that's "better than [paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remarkable-paper-pro)." LiquidText for Windows 10 and MacOS helps to offer a seamless experience across all devices and simplify the flow of work for students and professionals alike. The flexible new version of the [productivity app for tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penjo-30), hybrids, laptops and desktops includes tagging capabilities, workspace search and customization options for tweaking the layout and workspace. This summer, LiquidText will be releasing a subscription service to support backup, synchronization and work group collaboration so that users across multiple devices and teams can enjoy an even more streamlined experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gesture-based Note-taking:** Opportunity for developers to create more intuitive and user-friendly note-taking apps using gesture-based interfaces - **Device-agnostic Productivity Apps:** Opportunity for app developers to create productivity apps that work seamlessly across devices, providing a more efficient workflow for users - **Cloud-based Collaboration:** Opportunity for developers to create cloud-based collaboration tools that allow teams to easily share and collaborate on notes and documents across multiple devices ### Where This Applies - **Education Technology:** Opportunity for EdTech companies to create cutting-edge note-taking and productivity apps that cater to the needs of students and educators - **Software Development:** Opportunity for software development companies to create new productivity apps and enhance existing ones - **Cloud Computing:** Opportunity for companies to create and improve cloud-based collaboration tools for users across different industries ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handwriting Editing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodnotes-notetaking-app.md) - [Elevating Notepad Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-notetaking-app.md) - [Interactive Note Managers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jotterly.md) - [Accessible Note Managers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notes-taking-app.md) - [AI-Powered Note Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onenote-updates.md) - [Versatile Note-Taking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noteshub-33.md) - [AI Note-Taking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voicepen1.md) - [Smart Note Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notetoos.md) - [AI-Powered Note-Taking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notex.md)