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January 24, 2026, 9:54 AM EST. Android Authority frames a trend away from feature-heavy software. The author describes wrestling with Notion's complexity and an urge to simplify. The piece profiles five apps aimed at a digital minimalist workflow: Google Keep for straightforward notes with labels and reminders; Niagara Launcher to reduce visual clutter on the home screen; and other lightweight tools that prioritize core tasks over bells and whistles. The takeaway: return to basics-low cognitive load, cross-device sync, and fewer features-to boost focus and productivity, not overwhelm the user.