I have been using mobile (pocket size) computers for about 15 years, starting with the Palm Pilot. Currently I use an Android smartphone (Samsung Galaxy S). While mobile devices are mostly used for consulting rather than for entering information, text entry has always been a hot topic of debate.
The invisible problem – Scott Jenson
Whenever I explain my research at Google into mobile text editing, I’m usually met with blank stares or a slightly hostile “Everyone can edit text on their phones, right? What’s the problem?”
Cursor on web and mobile · Cursor
Work with a powerful coding assistant anywhere with the Cursor Agent on web and mobile.
The Best Note-Taking Apps
We recently polled readers with suggestions for the best note-taking apps. Most of you said you still do things the old-fashioned way with pen and p
Meet Clicks Communicator & Power Keyboard: Tools for Action
Technology boosts literacy skills
Using social network websites and texting improves core writing skills, says the National Literacy Trust.
You can now use TextExpander for free across Mac, iPhone, iPad, and more
TextExpander now offers a free plan, letting users access its core Snippets feature on the Mac, iPhone, iPad, Windows, and Chrome. Here are the details.
My Journey with Touch Typing and Vim
Dangerous Writing App
Dangerous Writing App. If you stop typing, all progress will be lost. Now with over 500+ writing prompts to choose from.
The Gyroscopes in Your Phone Could Let Apps Eavesdrop on Conversations
In the age of surveillance paranoia, most smartphone users know better than to give a random app or website permission to use their device’s microphone. But researchers have found there’s another, little-considered sensor in modern phones that can also listen in on their conversations. And it doesn’t even need to ask. In a presentation at \[…\]
Launching a free, open-source, on-device transcription app
TL;DR – Please try Moonshine Note Taker on your Mac! For years I’ve been telling people that AI wants to be local, that on-device models aren’t just a poor man’s alternative…
Desktop Neo – rethinking the desktop interface for productivity.
The desktop computer hasn’t changed much in the last 30 years. It’s still built on windows, folders and mouse input. But we have changed. We now use smartphones and tablets most of the time, since they are much easier to use.The traditional desktop computer is struggling to adapt the simple interfaces of mobile devices while also keeping its focus on productivity. With people switching to mobile devices for mundane tasks, we have the opportunity to rethink the desktop computer with a focus on getting professional work done.
Marker — Read with intention
A reading and annotation browser for iOS and Android. Select text, create highlights, attach notes, and keep annotations on device.
Ink
Handwriting and drawing directly between paragraphs using a digital pen, stylus, or Apple pencil.
