Evernote for Android updated with notebook sharing, stand-alone widget app

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Evernote has released version 3.3 of its note-taking and syncing app for Android, and with the update it has included improved notebook sharing and better integration with the Evernote-owned Skitch app. Additionally, Evernote has released a seperate widget app that lets users make use of the widget while the main Evernote app is stored on an SD card.

The new update lets users share entire notebooks with their colleagues, not just individual notes. Notebooks can be shared privately or publicly, but Evernote does say that an internet connection is required to make use of the sharing feature. Premium Evernote users can allow others to edit and make changes to their shared notes.

It is now possible to edit images in Skitch that are saved in Evernote notes. A user just has to tap and hold on an image and then choose the "Edit in Skitch" option, which will then send the image over to Skitch for annotation. Once the image has been adjusted to the user's liking, they can hit the elephant icon in Skitch to send the edited product back to Evernote, which will prompt them if they want to overwrite their existing image or append the edited version to the original note.

Those who have smartphones with limited internal storage have the option to store the Evernote app on an SD card. The downside of this is once the app is on an SD card, you cannot make use of the homescreen widgets. Evernote has come up with a solution for this with the stand-alone Evernote Widget app that just provides a homescreen widget to control the main Evernote app, but takes up much less internal storage. The Evernote Widget app has a small shortcut version and a larger option that shows previews of recently accessed notes.

The Evernote for Android app is free and available to download in the Android Market now. The Evernote Widget app is also free, and available through the Android Market as well. [via Evernote]