Why Evernote Might Be The Future Of Mac Apps

How does Evernote exemplify apps of the future? First, it’s free. Second, it syncs data with all your devices. Third, it does more and functionality steadily increases over time...

What’s to stop Evernote from developing a spreadsheet module? Or, adding a presentation option? Or, dropping in some drawing tools, or photo enhancement tools? You get the idea. The future is full on synchronization and useful functionality. Data is everywhere. That means the same app must also be everywhere. Apple is doing something similar with iWork’s Pages, Numbers, and Keynote, but that suite is available only on Apple’s devices.

Will many apps in the future follow the Evernote model of low entry cost for users, multiple platforms, steadily increasing functionality, reliance on cloud storage? Yes. Will apps be free? Many, yes. Most, no. But the trend toward highly functional, low cost apps is unmistakable.