Archive - The App Story

Amidst quarantine, overlooked apps for hanging out surge

Social apps for connecting with friends and family are having a moment as social distancing are keeping loved ones apart.

Mar 23, 2020

Universe helps people build the web on their phones

Joseph Cohen, founder of Universe, shares how a piece of 1980's Apple software inspired him to create the world's biggest mobile-first website builder.

Mar 9, 2020

February 2020

What is The App Story and why should I be reading it?

Every week I feature a noteworthy mobile app that is somehow breaking new ground—what it enables, who it serves, or how it works.

Feb 27, 2020

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