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MARCO ARMENT'S UNFORGETFUL APP TARGETS CHRONIC SNOOZERS

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
FRI, AUG 14, 2026

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Marco Arment has released Unforgetful, a reminders app designed to prevent users from dismissing notifications too easily. The app aims to solve the problem of ignored reminders through friction-based design.

Unforgetful, the latest release from the veteran indie developer, takes a different approach to task management by making it deliberately harder to dismiss or accidentally snooze reminders. Arment, known for previous projects including Instapaper and Overcast, has built the app with users in mind who struggle with notification fatigue and the habitual snooze button. Rather than adding features, Unforgetful strips away the ease of dismissal. The app joins a growing category of productivity tools that use friction and design constraints to change user behavior. By making the snooze action less convenient, Unforgetful attempts to force conscious decision-making about tasks and deadlines. No pricing or availability details were immediately disclosed.

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