News and magazine apps
Okay, so I've been using the NPR app, and it's actually pretty solid for my needs. The biggest win? I can download episodes of *Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!* and *Planet Money* before I hop on BART. No...
Seriously, the NPR app is where it's at. As a designer, I appreciate the thoughtful UX; the information architecture makes sense, and it's easy to navigate. The typography is clean, and the overall ae...
Okay, so I checked out Brief News, and from a technical standpoint, it's lightweight and snappy. It loads articles almost instantly – we're talking under a second on my Pixel. The best part is how sim...
Brief News is a game-changer for training days. I need to stay informed, but doomscrolling before a heavy squat? No thanks. This app gives me the headlines, sports scores, and weather updates in a fla...
Seriously, the AP News app is a breath of fresh air. The information architecture actually makes sense, which is a huge win in the news app world. I'm all about a design-forward approach, and they rea...
Look, I'm a contractor, not a millionaire. I need news, but I ain't payin' some crazy subscription fee. AP News is free, and it gives you the straight dope. It's not fancy, but it's built like a brick...
Okay, so Pocket Casts? It's giving main character energy, no cap. I'm lowkey obsessed 'cause I can start listening to, like, 'Call Her Daddy' on my laptop while I'm editing TikToks, and then boom, pic...
Okay, so I'm really picky about my podcast apps. The information architecture in Pocket Casts is actually pretty intuitive, which is a huge win. I hate when apps make it hard to find what you're looki...
Okay, so I stumbled on FREECABLE the other day, and it's kinda blowing my mind. It's got all these old TV shows that I used to watch when I was a kid – stuff you just can't find on Netflix or Hulu. I'...
As a realtor, I'm always on the go, and sometimes I need a quick break to catch up on what's happening around Dallas. FREECABLE has become my go-to. It's not just about the headlines; the video clips ...
