The article discusses the importance of keeping organized lists across various tools and platforms, shares insights from the community on their list-keeping habits, and highlights recent tech updates and gadgets, including new apps, devices, and software developments. It also announces the transition of the Installer newsletter to a subscriber-only format and features Marques Brownlee's homescreens and current interests.
Google Maps is introducing a new feature that utilizes lists from its community and third-party sources to help users discover places to visit. These lists include expert-curated recommendations from sources like The Infatuation, Lonely Planet, The New York Times, and OpenTable. Additionally, Google Maps will curate its own lists based on popular places and will introduce features such as Trending, Top, and Gems lists. Users will also have the ability to manually arrange list items and link to social content. Furthermore, Google is using AI to identify dishes in pictures and provide relevant information based on the menu. These updates will roll out globally on Android and iOS later this month.
Mastodon, the decentralized Twitter alternative, has introduced lists in its latest Android app update. Users can now create custom lists to categorize their follows based on specific topics or interests, decluttering their home feed and engaging with certain topics on their own terms. The update also includes a redesigned home tab for easier navigation. It is unclear when lists will be available on iOS or web platforms, but Mastodon's teams are working on new features and improvements. Mastodon faces competition from other Twitter alternatives like Bluesky and Meta's Threads.
Pocket has introduced a new feature called Pocket Lists, which allows users to create private lists of saved articles, videos, and websites. The feature is currently available in the US on the web and will be available globally next month and on mobile later this year. Pocket has also released a new version of its iOS app with personalized recommendations and a more streamlined user interface, while on Android, it will now save log-in credentials for websites. Some features have been removed, but Pocket plans to bring back some of them within a few months.
