The Commuter: A News App That Presents Stories in Tweet-Like Threads
By
Jeyee Heng
Has the shape of a bagel but none of the steam.
Summary
The Commuter is a news app designed to make news consumption easier by presenting related stories from trusted sources in tweet-like threads, contrasting with traditional news apps that feel like work due to long text, popups, and ads. It's positioned as ideal for quick consumption during commutes or breaks.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledTraditional news apps often feel like work. Long walls of text, tons of popups, ads everywhere.
We built The Commuter, a news app that reads like a tweet.
The Commuter groups related stories from trusted sources into easy threads.
Perfect for your morning commute or coffee break.
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