Bear turns 10, and it still feels like day one

Bear, a notes app created by three Apple-loving designers in 2013, celebrates its 10th anniversary this November after launching on the App Store in 2016 and quickly earning Mac App of the Year and Apple Design Award recognition. The app has grown to serve millions of users worldwide, with a major redesign in Bear 2 (2023) and an upcoming web version, all guided by two core principles: being delightful to use and safe to trust. The creators emphasize simplicity and intuitive design, ensuring the app's powerful features remain hidden beneath an accessible, user-friendly interface.