Microsoft`s new Journal app isn`t just a OneNote clone
(Windows Phone Central)

The Journal app is on Windows 10, is built for inking, and is made by Microsoft, but it`s not just a copy of OneNote. What you need to know Microsoft Garage recently launched the Journal app. It`s an ink-first app with gestures and other features that make it easier to take notes with a digital pen. A new video from Microsoft shows the app in action and highlights its unique features. Microsoft launched an app called Journal last week. The app provides an ink-first experience for taking notes. It has Ink Gestures, so you don`t have to jump around between different modes, and has a page-based canvas experience that`s optimized for tablets. Some around the web compared the app to OneNote, which at first glance is a natural comparison. Both apps are from Microsoft, support inking, and are for taking notes. But Journal isn`t just a OneNote clone; it has several features that make it unique. A new video from Microsoft shows the app in action. With the Journal app, Microsoft is ...