techcrunch.com
Phictly, a new iOS and Android app, aims to recapture the intimate, niche community feel of early social media by focusing on books, TV shows, and movies. Created by Nyleena Aiken, the app allows users to form small, intimate clubs (capped at 20 members) centered on specific titles, offering focused discussions and spoiler management through blurred previews. Users can set the pace of their clubs and track their reading/viewing progress. Future updates include a matching system based on shared interests and expansion to video games. Currently free, Phictly plans to offer a premium subscription with enhanced features like private profiles.
