What is Showcase - A Social News App?
Showcase is a modern news app built to feel clean, fast, and personal. Pick the categories you care about and your For You feed becomes a simple stream of quick stories and trending topics. In Following, you see news from your favorite teams, public figures, and athletes, plus the comments from people you follow. You can save stories, explore podcasts, and keep a clean profile. It’s news redesigned for 2025.
Problem
Users struggle with traditional news apps that have cluttered interfaces with irrelevant content, leading to inefficient consumption. The impersonal feeds lack customization, reducing engagement and personal relevance.
Solution
A mobile app (Showcase) offering an AI-curated 'For You' feed based on user-selected categories and a 'Following' feed for updates from preferred sources. Users can save stories, explore podcasts, and interact via comments.
Customers
Busy professionals, young adults, and social media enthusiasts seeking tailored news consumption without clutter.
Unique Features
Combines algorithmic personalization with social interaction (e.g., comments from followed users) and a minimalist design focused on speed and relevance.
User Comments
Praises clean UI and customization
Likes social integration in news feeds
Requests expanded source coverage
Reports occasional app bugs
Values podcast integration.
Traction
Launched in 2023 with 50k+ downloads, 4.8/5 stars on ProductHunt, $120k ARR, and featured in TechCrunch.
Market Size
The global news app market is valued at $50 billion, driven by demand for personalized content (Statista, 2023).
