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Re: Show HN: InstaNote – notes in a simple chat interface

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post #49

Solid idea, even better execution. Impressed you did apps on both major platforms Only think it needs to replace me sending to slack or other note app is some way to get it on my computer. Maybe that’s an ifttt connector or something.

Thanks for the feedback. Considering having something in the browser for use on desktop & laptops too. Would that work for you?

Yep perfect

Re: Show HN: InstaNote – notes in a simple chat interface

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post #2

I made this for myself since all the notes apps were overly complex and didn’t support the important things I wanted - e.g, treating URLs as first class citizens, custom reminders, or easy sharing. I’ve heard from others that they have similar needs too, and complexity and overhead of note taking apps is one reason they don’t use them much.

Just a heads up: on the search screen, there's a segmented control to filter results. On my iPhone 11 running iOS 13, it looks very out of place. It also doesn't look like the screenshots on the App Store.

Re: Show HN: InstaNote – notes in a simple chat interface

#53
post #8

Surprised Apple let you publish this with only the option to sign in with a google account and not let you use any functionality until you do. I would also prefer to not sync yet more stuff with Google. Otherwise, seems pretty handy, I'll check it out.

Quick Update: new versions now support email login and Apple sign in (iOS) too.

Re: Show HN: InstaNote – notes in a simple chat interface

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post #12

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I wanted login to be able to backup notes to the cloud. Would you want something to keep data just on the phone, or login with a different provider? That is to say: I'm considering other login providers and also just local on-device notes if there is enough interest. Thanks for the feedback and definitely interested in understanding your requirements better.

Also love the idea, and required Google sign-in is a dealbreaker for me too. I’d love it I could save notes in iCloud, but I’d be fine just keeping them local if you don’t want to maintain multiple login/sync providers. I’d also pay a few bucks for this app, FWIW!

Quick update: new versions now support email login and Apple sign in (iOS) too.
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