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Notability with Kyle Rokita from Ginger Labs (iPad Pros - 0089)

Season 1, Ep. 89

In this episode is Kyle Rokita, a software engineer at Ginger Labs; the team behind the wonderful note-taking app, Notability. Hear about the app’s origins, how users are using Notability, some of the power features in the app, and much more; including a sneak peek at Notability 10, which is getting close to release.


This episode of iPad Pros is sponsored by PaperLike, the iPad screen protector for creators and doers: draw and write like on paper. Learn more at www.paperlike.com/iPadPros. 


Fall in love with drawing and writing on your iPad. Paperlike is the iPad screen protector developed for professionals and artists who want the precision of paper in a paperless environment.


Bonus content and early episodes are available by supporting the podcast at www.patreon.com/ipadpros. Show notes are available at www.iPadPros.net. Feedback is welcomed at iPadProsPodcast@gmail.com.

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