POCKET READ-IT-LATER APP SHUTS DOWN THIS FALL

The closure affects millions of users who relied on Pocket to save web content for later consumption. The October 8 deadline gives users roughly nine months to download their data before the service goes offline. Alternative services to consider: - Instapaper - Focused reading experience with offline access and minimal design - Omnivore - Open-source option with note-taking and highlighting features - Readwise Reader - Integrates saved articles with spaced-repetition learning - Hypothesis - Web annotation tool with social features - Matter - Curated reading platform with AI summaries - Wallabag - Self-hosted or cloud-based option for privacy-conscious users Most alternatives allow bulk imports from Pocket or manual uploads. Users should export their Pocket data sooner rather than later to avoid last-minute issues.