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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 [[ |
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| name = Pocket |
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| commercial = Yes |
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| logo = [[File:Pocket_App_Logo.png|250px]] |
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| website = https://getpocket.com/ |
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| developer = Read it Later, Inc. |
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| Owner = Read it Later, Inc. and Nate Weiner |
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| released = 2007 |
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| platform = [[OS X]], [[Windows]], [[iOS]], [[Android (operating system)|Android]], [[Windows Phone]], [[BlackBerry]], [[Kindle Fire]], [[Kobo Inc.|Kobo]], [[Web browser|web browser]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://getpocket.com/apps/|title=Pocket Applications|accessdate=15 November 2014}}</ref> |
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| registration = Yes |
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| license = [[Freemium]] |
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| Current status = Active |
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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 [[OS X]], [[Windows]], [[iOS]], [[Android (operating system)|Android]], [[Windows Phone]], [[BlackBerry]], [[Kobo eReader|Kobo eReaders]], and [[web browser|web browsers]]<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://getpocket.com/apps/|title=Pocket Operating System Compatibility|accessdate= July 30, 2013}}</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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==Functions== |
==Functions== |
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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.<ref name="Techcrunch"/> |
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.<ref name="Techcrunch"/> |
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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 investor]]s, funds came from [[Foundation Capital]], [[Baseline Ventures]], [[Google Ventures]], and [[Founder Collective]].<ref name="Techcrunch">{{cite web |
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 investor]]s, funds came from [[Foundation Capital]], [[Baseline Ventures]], [[Google Ventures]], and [[Founder Collective]].<ref name="Techcrunch">{{cite web|url=http://techcrunch.com/2011/07/26/read-it-later-raises-2-5-million-wants-to-become-the-dropbox-of-content/ |title=Read It Later Raises $2.5 Million, Wants To Become The Dropbox Of Content |author=Jason Kincaid |date=July 26, 2011 |work=Techcrunch |accessdate=December 5, 2011}}</ref> |
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==Userbase== |
==Userbase== |
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The application has 11 million users |
The application has 11 million users and 850 million saves<ref>{{cite web|url=http://getpocket.com|title=Pocket Statistics|accessdate=July 30, 2013}}</ref>. Some applications, such as Twitter, Flipboard, and Google Currents use Pocket's API.<ref name=":0" /> Pocket was recently listed among [[Time_(magazine)|Time's]] 50 Best Android Applications for 2013.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://techland.time.com/2013/07/01/50-best-android-apps-for-2013/slide/pocket/ | title=50 Best Android Apps for 2013 | author=Jared Newman | work=Time| accessdate=June 30, 2013 | date=July 1, 2013}}</ref> |
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==Reception== |
==Reception== |
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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."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://reviews.cnet.com/2300-19736_7-10008527.html |title=Kent's 10 favorite Android apps (CNET 100) |author=Kent German |date=July 11, 2011 |work=CNET |accessdate=June 30, 2013}}</ref> Erez Zukerman of [[PC World (magazine)|PC World]] said that supporting the developer is enough reason to buy "handy app".<ref name="PC">{{cite web |url=http://www.pcworld.com/appguide/app.html?id=849625&expand=true |title=Read It Later Pro |author=Erez Zukerman |work=PC World |accessdate=December 4, 2011}}</ref> 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."<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.forbes.com/sites/billbarol/2010/12/16/instapaper-vs-read-it-later-the-power-of-pretty/ |title=Instapaper vs. Read It Later: The power of pretty |author=Bill Barol |date=December 16, 2010 |work=Forbes |accessdate=December 5, 2011}}</ref> |
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."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://reviews.cnet.com/2300-19736_7-10008527.html |title=Kent's 10 favorite Android apps (CNET 100) |author=Kent German |date=July 11, 2011 |work=CNET |accessdate=June 30, 2013}}</ref> Erez Zukerman of [[PC World (magazine)|PC World]] said that supporting the developer is enough reason to buy "handy app".<ref name="PC">{{cite web |url=http://www.pcworld.com/appguide/app.html?id=849625&expand=true |title=Read It Later Pro |author=Erez Zukerman |work=PC World |accessdate=December 4, 2011}}</ref> 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."<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.forbes.com/sites/billbarol/2010/12/16/instapaper-vs-read-it-later-the-power-of-pretty/ |title=Instapaper vs. Read It Later: The power of pretty |author=Bill Barol |date=December 16, 2010 |work=Forbes |accessdate=December 5, 2011}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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* [[Instapaper]] |
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* [[Pinboard (website)|Pinboard]] |
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* [[IFTTT]] |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* {{official website|https://getpocket.com/}} |
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* {{twitter|pocket}} |
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* {{facebook|pocket}} |
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| Developer(s) | Read it Later, Inc. |
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| Initial release | 2007 |
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| Platform | OS X, Windows, iOS, Android, Windows Phone, BlackBerry, Kindle Fire, Kobo, web browser[1] |
| License | Freemium |
| Website | https://getpocket.com/ |
Pocket, previously known as Read It Later, is an application for managing a reading list of articles from the Internet. It is available for OS X, Windows, iOS, Android, Windows Phone, BlackBerry, Kobo eReaders, and web browsers[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 and 850 million saves[5]. 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.[6]
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."[7] Erez Zukerman of PC World said that supporting the developer is enough reason to buy "handy app".[8] 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."[9]
See also
References
- ^ "Pocket Applications". Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- ^ a b "Pocket Operating System Compatibility". Retrieved July 30, 2013.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Pocket Statistics". Retrieved July 30, 2013.
- ^ 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.