BLURB
I took a month off. Life was busy and this was the item that fell in priority. It will definitely happen again. Luckily we're dealing in apps... not nukes. I did feel missed though. Many of you replied to the last issue or DM'd me asking where your next week's issue was. That's a huge compliment and motivates me to be more consistent! Thank You for being awesome! 🥰
Let's Proceed... I have some goodies to share.
Wade Sellers
NEWS
Apps are plagued by the Coronavirus too!
It seems even software isn't safe from Coronavirus BUT perhaps this is a good thing. Google's I/O live conference is canceled over coronavirus & the Apple App Store gets updated rules on apps submitted in the "Coronavirus niche".
techcrunch.com
Apple rejecting coronavirus iOS apps that aren’t from ‘recognized institutions’
This is more Apple-specific about their new guidelines regarding what apps go into their App Store. They are requiring apps to be from "recognized institutions" when it comes to sources of info on Coronavirus. I like that they are taking accountability to the credibility of information passed from the apps in their store.
9to5mac.com
TikTok owner ByteDance launches Resso App in India, Taking on Spotify
The app is only available in India for now. I think it's neat that ByteDance is going after the big music competition as they are great at viral community building in the music media creation space. I personally would love a "Playful Spotify" if that makes any sense.
variety.com
SKILLSHARE
How To add apps right into your videos
I made a video where I went for a run and displayed the MapMyRun App live data right on top of myself. This is a quick How-To on the edit.
instagram.com
APP PICKS
iOS / Android - Worthwhile Coronavirus App
I found 1 good info app on Coronavirus. It's called Relief Central. Free to use and auto-downloads the most updated info at user sign-in. They take info from recognized sources like the CDC, WHO, FEMA, USAID, etc. With live maps, confirmed case numbers per country, and public guidelines... it's worth taking a look.
unboundmedicine.com
Starving to join the Intermittent Fasting boom? Here’s the app I use.
I do intermittent fasting here and there. I show how I personally use the free Zero App for this in a 1-minute video.
instagram.com
Guided workouts without a gym 💪
A 1-minute video about how I use the Nike Training Club app to do app-guided bodyweight workouts. If you follow my Gram, you know I have been on a fitness journey and apps are helping me get the job done.
instagram.com
IN CLOSING...
Access My App Research Folder
So I use this platform called Bublup to store all the articles and findings in my app research adventure. Bublup is like Google Drive but SEXIER! You'll find many more items I find noteworthy but not "Newsletterworthy".
bublup.com
Your feedback shapes this newsletter.
I can't believe we're going to cross 100 subscribers this week! Out of the 3 issues created, I have received 22 reply emails with thoughts, praise, and valuable feedback... keep it coming! I'm learning from you and your wants. Thank you for interacting. It makes this whole newsletter creating so much fun!
See you next week, App Fanatics! 🤓
Wade Sellers