Mozilla Waves Goodbye to Pocket: The End of an Era for Read-It-Later Apps

Mozilla, best known for its creation and development of the popular web browser Firefox, recently announced its decision to shutter its read-it-later app, Pocket. This move shocked users and tech enthusiasts alike, owing to Pocket’s standing as one of the most user-friendly and convenient ways to save and store articles, videos, and more for later perusal.

Often hailed as the original read-it-later app, Pocket allowed users to store content from almost anywhere on the internet, providing access at a later, more convenient time, even without an active internet connection. Its closure marks the end of a notable chapter in internet bookmarking, signifying a major shift in Mozilla’s strategy toward focusing on the core of its operation: the development of free, open-source software.