About this podcast

Join The Vergecast for the final installment of their series on productivity and digital life, as host David Pierce sits down with Federico Simionato, the Evernote product lead at Bending Spoons. This episode delves into the dramatic turnaround of Evernote, an iconic productivity app that seemed to be fading away. Simionato discusses Bending Spoons' acquisition process, their vision for Evernote in today's competitive landscape, the challenges and successes of shipping new features, and the controversial decision to change subscription pricing. Discover the behind-the-scenes story of how a 'zombie app' was brought back to life, exploring the complexities of modernizing a two-decade-old software and what it means for users.