The Paper Trail

Insights on app development, tech trends, and the New Zealand startup scene.

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Engineering

Building Reel Reviews: The Complete Story

From concept to launch - how we built the "Google Maps but only negative reviews" app, including UX research and validation techniques.

March 15, 2026 8 min read
Engineering

React Native vs Flutter: Our Choice

Why we chose React Native for our mobile apps and what we've learned along the way.

March 10, 2026 5 min read
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Company

A Day in the Life at Paper Trail

What it's like building apps from New Zealand and how we balance work with the kiwi lifestyle.

March 5, 2026 6 min read
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Product

Validating Ideas Before Building

How we test product ideas without writing a single line of code.

February 28, 2026 4 min read
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Engineering

AI in Mobile Apps: Practical Applications

How we're integrating AI into our apps without the hype.

February 20, 2026 7 min read
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Company

The New Zealand Tech Scene in 2026

An overview of the thriving startup ecosystem in Aotearoa.

February 15, 2026 6 min read
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Product

App Store Optimization for Indie Developers

How to get your app noticed without a massive marketing budget.

February 10, 2026 5 min read
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Company

Startup Funding in New Zealand

A guide to raising capital in the NZ ecosystem.

February 5, 2026 8 min read
Customers

Customer Story: How Reel Reviews Saved Date Night

Real user feedback and how we're improving the app based on it.

January 28, 2026 4 min read
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Industry

The NZ Gaming Industry in 2024

How New Zealand became a hub for game development.

January 20, 2026 6 min read