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Swell

A Google News/Flipboard-type app for audio on your mobile device. The idea is there are lots of times when you can only ...

a16zAcquired

What they do

Problem

People can’t consume text-based news and updates during activities where reading isn’t possible, so they miss timely personalized information.

Solution

A mobile app that creates personalized, interactive audio streams of news and real-time updates (e.g., tweets, sports, alerts) like an audio Flipboard/Google News.

Who it's for

Mobile consumers who want personalized news and updates while on the go (e.g., commuting, exercising, cooking).

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