The Launchpad is a series that introduces Mashable readers to compelling startups. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here. If Rooster works as intended, you'll never have an excuse not to read a book again. Plympton, a digital publishing startup with a focus on serialized fiction, unveiled a new iPhone app on Monday called Rooster, which curates suggestions for books to read and then pushes the book out to users in timed installments.
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8 Creative Ways to Use Your Smartphone Underground 2
December 29th at 8:25pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsWe live in a commuter's world, but our smartphones have yet to catch up. Without cell service or Wi-Fi in the subway or on airplanes -- although that may change -- we're forced to interact with our (generally unpleasant) surroundings. Or maybe not. See also: 10 Better Alternatives to Your iPhone's Native Apps Now those precious minutes underground can be put to good use.
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8 Apps to Make You a Better Reader 3
November 9th at 11:05pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsHow many books did you read last year? If your answer is more than one, congratulations: you're more well-read than about 25% of Americans over age 16, according to a 2012 Pew Internet survey. Ironically, as we become more surrounded by words in the digital age, less of us are finding time to actually read them. The good news is that your smartphone or tablet can help.
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25 Apps You'll Need to Survive College 0
August 8th at 2:25pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsDude. College isn't exactly a walk in the park. Thankfully, these 25 apps will help make your experience a little easier.
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Push Notifications Startup Raises Another $5.4 Million 0
November 3rd at 12:18pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsUrban Airship, a company that provides push messaging and in-app purchase content and notifications for thousands of mobile apps, just announced that it has closed its...
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Back to School: Top 10 iPhone Apps for Students 0
August 25th at 1:47pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsAh, the smell of erasers and chalk dust is in the air, which can mean only one thing: it's back to school time in many parts of the world. While I'd be lying if I didn't...