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78: State of the Apps 2019

Dec 18, 2018
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INSIGHT

App Stagnation Signals Ecosystem Transition

  • Many popular apps feel stagnant because developers shift focus from features to sustainable business models.
  • Mike suspects the ecosystem is in a holding pattern ahead of larger platform changes from Apple.
ADVICE

Pay Small Subscriptions To Keep Utilities Alive

  • Consider subscriptions for small utility apps to fund ongoing maintenance and updates.
  • Paying a small recurring fee keeps beloved niche tools viable and updated.
ADVICE

Run Complex Projects From Separate Checklists

  • Use a dedicated task list or app for large, rare, high-stakes processes like podcast production.
  • Keeping those checklists separate prevents them from flooding your daily to-dos and reduces mistakes.
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