Instapaper just had its biggest update in years, and it’s packed with goodies
Apps like Instapaper are essential for keeping my reading goals in check. I cannot always read an article in full when I come across it, so the ability to save articles in a read-it-later app is a must-have feature for me. After Pocket’s demise, Instapaper became the alternative most people flocked to.
- ▪Apps like Instapaper are essential for keeping my reading goals in check.
- ▪I cannot always read an article in full when I come across it, so the ability to save articles in a read-it-later app is a must-have feature for me.
- ▪After Pocket’s demise, Instapaper became the alternative most people flocked to.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/instapaper-just-had-its-biggest-update-in-years-and-its-packed-with-goodies/ |
| Publication time | Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:57:04 +0000 |
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Apps like Instapaper are essential for keeping my reading goals in check. I cannot always read an article in full when I come across it, so the ability to save articles in a read-it-later app is a must-have feature for me. After Pocket’s demise, Instapaper became the alternative most people flocked to. And now the company just handed its users a massive update to be thankful for. The company rebuilt its website from scratch, redesigned the iOS app around Apple’s Liquid Glass look, and finally brought AI Voices to Android. Let’s break down what’s actually new. What’s new on the rebuilt Instapaper website? This is only the second full rewrite of Instapaper’s website since 2008, so yeah, it’s a big deal.
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