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by CrypticShift 1284 days ago
I think the original "read it later" app was "Pocket" 15 years ago. At the core it is still bookmarking with a "reader" mode. I use it on my e-reader (because of the kobo native integration)

I'm looking back to the origins because Readwise is aggressively pushing this concept to the "limits". I mean, offering epubs and RSSs (and much more) is pretty inclusive. This may blur the original "simplicity" goal. However, The UX design is flawless. Nothing to say. So, this will surely help order all that disparate input.

HN readers, don't be discouraged by the price tag. Give it a go, and make sure you "invoke the ghost" [1]

[1] https://twitter.com/deadly_onion/status/1592990487257829376

1 comments

I remember "Instapaper" being the original "read it later" web app. Found out about Pocket when it was included with firefox and I accidentally clicked on the icon.