The Top 30 Product Launches in September
The summer is officially over, and fall always feels like the time of year to dive fully back into work. So, it’s no surprise that there were some incredible product launches in September. From a comprehensive Y Combinator database and a tool that helps you send newsletters via Facebook Messenger, to a popular code editor update and the introduction of iPhone X, there’s plenty to discover from the past month of launches. Let’s dive right in–we hope you find something you love. :-)
September 1: Freezetab
A powerful alternative to bookmarks.
If you’ve ever tried to bookmark a bunch of things, you know it can be quite an inefficient process. How do you find anything you’re looking for when you need it? Freezetab is a worthwhile solution, allowing you to sort your bookmarked tabs by site, calendar, alphabetical order, and more. Quickly save any open tabs and find them easily later on.
September 2: Templates by Email Monster
Hundreds of free, responsive email templates.
Templates by Email Monster is an email editor that helps you build well-designed, responsive emails quickly—and hassle-free. Choose from hundreds of free templates and use the intuitive email editor to customize and download your favorite template.
September 3: Swiipe News
A different take on viewing the headlines, by a 14-year-old.
If you want a different perspective on top news stories each day, check out Swiipe News. It’s an app fueled by the most popular content from outlets around the globe. Swipe left to dismiss and article, and swipe right to read an article or save it for later. Build your own personalized news feed based on your interests—from sports to politics to business.
September 4: Merge
To-do list app for couples living together.
If you live with your partner, Merge is a useful to-do list app to help you coordinate, manage, and collaborate on all of the important things. You can use it to keep track of grocery lists, divvy up household chores, vote on big decisions, and organize shared bills. This is sure to keep your relationship—and house—running smoothly.
September 5: Semplice
A portfolio system for designers and developers.
Semplice is a fully responsive portfolio and web editor system based on WordPress. It will help you create beautiful websites or case studies—and you don’t need to write a lick of code. Check out what thousands of other users have built on the platform here.
September 6: Botletter
Send newsletters on Facebook Messenger.
Similar to Mailchimp, Botletter is an intuitive tool that will help you send out newsletters quickly. The difference? Instead of using email, the app uses Facebook Messenger. Without any code, you can connect the app to your Facebook page, and people can then subscribe to your Botletter right through Messenger. This is an interesting take on the traditional email newsletter.
September 7: Stride
Atlassian’s new group messaging and video meeting platform.
Built by the Atlassian team, Stride is a new way for teams to talk, meet, and make productive decisions. You’ll get group chat, direct messaging, voice and video conferencing, and built-in collaboration tools—all in one place. This is an interesting Slack competitor at a cheaper price point.
September 8: Petal
A simple, no-fee credit card.
Petal is a new kind of credit card. It’s the first of its kind with higher credit limits, better rates, no fees, and—get this—no credit score required. The company looks at the money you make and the bills you already pay (rather than a sometimes-arbitrary or inaccurate credit score) to see if you qualify. It’s a great way to build credit if you’re just starting out. It will also help you track what you spend and what you can afford. The APR is pretty high—so make sure you’re able to pay future balances in full before you apply for this card.
September 9: Marketing for Developers 2.0
A book for programmers who want to learn marketing.
If you’re a developer launching a new product and/or business, read Marketing for Developers 2.0. It’s an in-depth guide to helping you build, launch, and win over your first 100 customers. If you’re tired of making apps nobody actually wants, this will help you learn the basics of marketing software products and find sticky ideas that people will love.
September 10: Sketch Freebie
A collection of Sketch app freebie resources.
If you use Sketch regularly, you’ll love the Sketch Freebie directory. It features a ton of high-quality resources, including: UI kits, wireframes, mockups, icons, plug-ins, and tutorials. You may just find a bunch of stuff in here that you didn’t know existed. And the best part? It’s all free.
September 11: Gone
An ephemeral to-do list.
Gone is an interesting spin on the traditional to-do list. All tasks disappear from your list within 24 hours of adding them, so you have to complete your full list of tasks each day before they go away. It’s an engaging app that creates an incentive to complete your tasks right away.
September 12: iPhone X
Apple’s most advanced iPhone yet with a 5.8" OLED display.
The long-awaited iPhone X is finally here. Complete with a 5.8-inch Super Retina screen, a TrueDepth camera with sensors that enable Face ID, wireless charging capabilities, Animoji, and much more, this phone is sure to cause a splash. Who’s getting it?
September 13: Trello Desktop for Mac
Get more done without distractions.
The Trello Desktop for Mac (there’s a version for Windows, as well) features native notifications, powerful enhancements, and more—all without having to deal with the typical distractions of your browser. The minimal interface doesn’t get in the way of your work, and you can create new cards and boards more easily while using your computer.
September 14: Sublime Text 3.0
The long awaited v3 of the popular code editor.
The team behind the highly popular code editor Sublime Text just released a new version of the product. It brings with it a refreshed UI theme, new color schemes, and even a new icon. There are significant improvements to syntax highlighting, touch input support on Windows, and Touch Bar support on macOS, as well.
September 15: On Deck Daily
Get smarter about startups, technology, and society.
On Deck Daily is a community of engineers, investors, founders, and other startup folks that discuss and debate the latest in technology. If you’re looking for a place to engage in thought-provoking and productive conversations about tech, this is it.
September 16: Ghostit
Automate your online presence with in-house writers.
It takes a ton of time to create content on social media profiles, blogs, and via newsletters. All of it is important for marketing and growing your business, but who has time for all of that—especially early on? Ghostit will assign a personal in-house writer to you who will regularly create and post all of your content through smart software. Give it a try if you’re looking to boost traffic, conversion, and engagement.
September 17: Colors
A data-driven collection of beautiful color palettes.
Colors is a 100% data-driven collection of color palettes. If you’re designing something new and want some ideas for a fun new color scheme, this is a great resource.
September 18: Startup with Google
A suite of tools to help you with your new startup.
If you’re starting a company, you’ll want to bookmark Startup with Google. This directory features a list of tools and best practices to help you build a product, get insights and analytics, market your product, strengthen security, increase productivity, and more. You can also use it to join various communities, like accelerators and tech hubs.
September 19: Pi Charging
The world’s first contactless, wireless charger.
Well, this is rad. Pi Charging is the world’s first contactless, wireless charger for smartphones and tablets. It’ll charge all Apple phones and tablets within a one-foot range of the charger using magnetic resonance technology. Say goodbye to carrying a bunch of chords around or taking turns sharing a single charger with multiple people.
September 20: AirMeasure
The ultimate augmented reality measuring toolkit.
If you’ve ever found yourself needing to measure something, but don’t have a tape measure on hand, AirMeasure is the product you’ve been waiting for. The app uses augmented reality technology to deliver accurate measurements. Using the app on your phone, you’ll be able to measure just about anything.
September 21: Notion for iOS
A collaborative editor for notes, tasks, and wikis.
This editor blends real-time documents, wiki-like organization, and lightweight tasks into one tool. Whether you’re a programmer, designer, or project manager, Notion for iOS is a great option for keeping track of task boards, coding docs, design specs, roadmaps, and more.
September 22: How to Grow Like Dropbox
Build a Dropbox-style referral with this useful tool.
Dropbox launched a referral program years ago that earned them millions of new users in a matter of months. Viral Loops put together How to Grow Like Dropbox, a step-by-step guide to walk you through how to build a referral program and make it work for your business.
September 23: Service
Get paid anytime your flight is delayed.
Service will monitor all of your travel as you fly, and automatically file claims with any airlines that delay or cancel your flight. The best part? You don’t have to do a thing. The company touts that it can get users about $600/year in vouchers or miles without any effort on their part. Just sync your inbox with the app, and watch the extra travel money pile in.
September 24: Pod
Pod helps you manage your people, not just your schedule.
Our calendars aren’t just about your schedule—it’s also about the people you meet with. Pod gives you useful context on anyone you interact with, including the email that led to the meeting, social links, and more. You can also put contacts on sortable lists to keep track of who you want to follow up with before or after meetings.
September 25: How to Build a Career in Tech, by Product Hunt
The best career advice from founders, investors & industry leaders.
How to Build a Career in Tech is the first eBook from the Product Hunt team. In it, you’ll find over 100 pages of content featuring career advice from top founders, investors, creators, and thought leaders. It’s 100% free to download, and is sure to inspire you with your next career move, whether you’re looking to break into tech or build something of your own.
September 26: Leadfeeder Contacts
Find contact information for anonymous website visitors.
The new Leadfeeder Contacts feature will help you find the contact information for people and companies that visit your website, helping you make a warmer sales connection. Everything is integrated into one dashboard to help you stay organized. Give this a try if you want to build your qualified leads pipeline.
September 27: The Y Combinator Database
The definitive database of YC companies with all the metrics.
The Y Combinator Database features more than 1,300 companies that have gone through the Y Combinator program between 2005–2017. You can browse by batch and find benchmark metrics about each company, like: Alexa traffic rank, funding, CrunchBase rank, domain authority, and social media followers. You can also sift through “Top 100” lists, such as most visited, most popular, and highest-performing companies.
September 28: Design+Code 2
Design and code a Swift 4 app using Sketch 40+ and Xcode 9.
Design+Code 2 is an in-depth, interactive book that will teach you how to design and code an iOS 11 app. It contains 44 hours of videos, 50,000 words you can search and bookmark, and 10GB of Sketch and Xcode files to help you start off on the right foot. This is worth the investment if building an iOS 11 app is on your to-do list.
September 29: Your Time Capsule by Spotify
Throw it back with nostalgic tracks picked just for you.
The Spotify team is best-in-class at using machine learning to curate your personal feed. Your Time Capsule by Spotify is yet another example of that. This throwback playlist features two hours of nostalgic tracks selected just for you. TLC and Matchbox Twenty, here we come!
September 30: Instaaa
Promote your startup on 365+ directories with a single click.
The only thing tougher than launching a startup is marketing one. Usually, your efforts will result in a small, temporary traffic spike. What else can you do to help your startup take off? Instaaa is a mass marketing tool that will help you promote your product or website on more than 365 directories with just one click. A very useful tool for any early startup.
We hope you found something you love on this list. Check out the full list of products on Product Hunt. 😺
