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'''Pocket''', previously known as '''Read It Later''', is an application for managing a reading list of articles from the Internet. It is available for [[iOS]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]] as well as multiple [[web browser]]s and commonly used computer [[operating system]]s.<ref name=":0">[http://getpocket.com/apps/ Pocket: Applications]. Getpocket.com. Retrieved on 2013-07-30.</ref> The application was originally intended only for desktop computers.<ref name="Macworld">{{cite web |url=http://www.macworld.com/article/151982/2010/06/readitlater.html |title=Read It Later app now available for iPad |author=Ramu Nagappan |date=June 11, 2010 |work=Macworld |accessdate=December 4, 2011}}</ref> |
'''Pocket''', previously known as '''Read It Later''', is an application for managing a reading list of articles from the Internet. It is available for [[iOS]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]] as well as [[Kobo eReader]]s,<ref>[http://getpocket.com/blog/2013/08/pocket-comes-to-the-e-reader-pocket-now-built-into-all-kobo-devices/ Pocket comes to the E-Reader]. Getpocket.com. Retrieved on 2014-10-14.</ref> multiple [[web browser]]s and commonly used computer [[operating system]]s.<ref name=":0">[http://getpocket.com/apps/ Pocket: Applications]. Getpocket.com. Retrieved on 2013-07-30.</ref> The application was originally intended only for desktop computers.<ref name="Macworld">{{cite web |url=http://www.macworld.com/article/151982/2010/06/readitlater.html |title=Read It Later app now available for iPad |author=Ramu Nagappan |date=June 11, 2010 |work=Macworld |accessdate=December 4, 2011}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 20:01, 14 October 2014
Pocket, previously known as Read It Later, is an application for managing a reading list of articles from the Internet. It is available for iOS and Android as well as Kobo eReaders,[1] multiple web browsers and commonly used computer operating systems.[2] The application was originally intended only for desktop computers.[3]
Functions
The application allows the user to save an article or web page to read later. The article is then sent to the user's Pocket list (synced to all of their devices) for offline reading. Pocket removes clutter from articles and allows the user to adjust text settings for easier reading.
History
Read It Later was first started in August 2007 by Nathan (Nate) Weiner. Once his product was used by millions of people, he moved his office to Silicon Valley. Four other people then joined the Read It Later team. Nate's intention was to have the application be like a Tivo for web content. Nate Weiner is not concerned about competition from Instapaper for iOS and Safari's feature called Reading List because he reports that less than 1% of the userbase uses both iOS and Safari.[4]
Read It Later obtained venture capital investments of $2.5 million in 2011 and an additional $5.0 million in 2012. In addition to some unnamed angel investors, funds came from Foundation Capital, Baseline Ventures, Google Ventures, and Founder Collective.[4]
Userbase
The application has 11 million users[5] and 850 million saves.[6] Some applications, such as Twitter, Flipboard, and Google Currents use Pocket's API.[2] Pocket was recently listed among Time's 50 Best Android Applications for 2013.[7]
Reception
Kent German of CNET said that "Read It Later is oh so incredibly useful for saving all the articles and news stories I find while commuting or waiting in line."[8] Erez Zukerman of PC World said that supporting the developer is enough reason to buy "handy app".[9] Bill Barol of Forbes said that although Read It Later works less well than Instapaper, he said that "it makes my beloved Instapaper look and feel a little stodgy."[10]
References
- ^ Pocket comes to the E-Reader. Getpocket.com. Retrieved on 2014-10-14.
- ^ a b Pocket: Applications. Getpocket.com. Retrieved on 2013-07-30.
- ^ Ramu Nagappan (June 11, 2010). "Read It Later app now available for iPad". Macworld. Retrieved December 4, 2011.
- ^ a b Jason Kincaid (July 26, 2011). "Read It Later Raises $2.5 Million, Wants To Become The Dropbox Of Content". Techcrunch. Retrieved December 5, 2011.
- ^ http://getpocket.com/
- ^ http://getpocket.com
- ^ Jared Newman (July 1, 2013). "50 Best Android Apps for 2013". Time. Retrieved June 30, 2013.
- ^ Kent German (July 11, 2011). "Kent's 10 favorite Android apps (CNET 100)". CNET. Retrieved June 30, 2013.
- ^ Erez Zukerman. "Read It Later Pro". PC World. Retrieved December 4, 2011.
- ^ Bill Barol (December 16, 2010). "Instapaper vs. Read It Later: The power of pretty". Forbes. Retrieved December 5, 2011.