New features for those with a premium subscription to Simplenote: (a) Sync via Dropbox if you prefer, and (b) you can now turn a note into a legit to-do list on the iOS versions of the app. The list feature is super clever and well implemented.
And the price of the premium subscription has also gone up slightly. It used to be $12/year, but now it’s $20 (or just $2 a month). I’ve been a premium member since day one, and will happily pay the slightly higher cost when it’s time to renew. Simplenote is by far one of my most-used apps.