Older Galaxy Note models will get the new and improved Samsung Notes app from the Note 7

Today, Samsung announced that the powerful Samsung Notes app found on the new Galaxy Note 7 will be available for download on other Note devices in the future. The app is a consolidation of Samsung's previously available, S-Pen powered note-taking apps – Action Memo, S-Note, Scrapbook, and Memo. It lets users conveniently create, edit, and manage their S-Pen notes and drawings from one central location.

Samsung Notes supports handwriting recognition and lets users create memos both by keyboard input and by hand. The search feature in it is able to scan handwritten notes, so users can search inside their scribbles at will. The app also comes with pre-made check boxes, numbering, and font colors, which makes organizing chores and shopping lists faster and easier.

Samsung Notes brings the functionality of all Samsung note-taking apps in one place

Users are able to freely import their existing content from S Note and Memo by using a Samsung account or the Smart Switch app. The Notes app also supports seven types of specialized drawing tools tailored to creative types. For example, the oil paintbrush lets users mix multiple colors into paint textures, while the watercolor brush allows for color layering. Meanwhile, the calligraphy brush lets users change the thickness of their strokes by applying varying amounts of pressure with the stylus.

Notes also lets users merge images, drawings, handwritten notes and voice recordings into one document. The app detects the type of content on display and adjusts its size accordingly on the grid-style interface. User content is also sorted by categories, which allows users to classify their content for more efficiency.

Samsung hasn't made it clear which Note devices will receive the download, but given that not all S-Pen generations are created equal in terms of handling and sensitivity, we can't see Notes reaching older devices like the Note II or the original Note in its full capacity. Still, it's a nice move towards cohesiveness and bringing the S-Pen experience up to date across the Galaxy Note user base.

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