Panels Wallpaper App Launch - Key Points

Introduction

• Launch of a wallpaper app called Panels.
• Encountered several mistakes in communication, especially regarding the app's UI, purpose, and pricing.
• Acknowledgment of public disappointment and personal responsibility.

Purpose of the App

• Address frequent inquiries about wallpapers used in videos.
• Aim to promote artists and their work by providing a platform on iOS and Android.
• Collaboration with a developer initiated a year and a half ago.
• Inclusion of a few hundred pieces by various artists.

Unique Features

• Ability to view more work from artists and their social media links.
• Mix of free and paid art to support artists.

Pricing and Adjustments

• Initial backlash about high pricing; efforts to remediate include:
  • Removal of third-party ads.
  • Offering free 1080p wallpapers with non-collection pieces.
  • High-resolution wallpapers available for free after viewing an ad.
  • Introduction of a $2/month ad-free tier with full resolution access.
  • Panels Plus: $12 subscription to unlock all collections and future premium art.
  • $50 annual subscription aimed at power users.

Artist Profit Sharing

• 50-50 profit split with artists, based on a model similar to YouTube.
• Flexibility for artists to host their art elsewhere without exclusivity.

Privacy and User Data

• Initial confusion over app's data tracking permissions.
• Correction of overly broad tracking disclosures.
• Emphasis on privacy: app usage without account creation.

App Criticism and Future Improvements

• Acknowledgment of design and functionality critiques.
• Efforts to improve the app's design, especially UI/UX for iOS and Android.
• Clarification on AI-generated art usage and "AI-enhanced" labeling.
• Plan for future updates focusing on memory efficiency and native coding.

Future Plans

• Weekly art drops and regular updates to the app.
• Encouragement for artists to contribute through a Google form.
• Transparency on development progress and future plans.

Conclusion

• Acknowledgement of challenges and lessons learned from public launch.
• Commitment to earning user trust and enhancing app value.
• Open invitation for feedback and engagement with artistic community.