{"id":207505,"date":"2024-02-23T21:51:24","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T21:51:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/23\/android-developers-blog-weareplay-meet-steven-from-indonesia-more-stories-from-around-the-world\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:21:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:21:40","slug":"android-developers-blog-weareplay-meet-steven-from-indonesia-more-stories-from-around-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/23\/android-developers-blog-weareplay-meet-steven-from-indonesia-more-stories-from-around-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Android Developers Blog: #WeArePlay | Meet Steven from Indonesia. More stories from around the world."},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<meta content=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhu218W2RyLDMAvOEcTDjLxA2tjNEFk6822pJCEX1uklhlS4xpUn4A5pQbmDLsnUgOC_Vfzy1stegKYeBgy0jdWOCimNm_I9eTkUg1l5lJRk0ASIaaZxda23M1MU6HvxT5yLhxzdzNMCRU3j457Tn6g7RLBLWs7sAvwCa3u0ytAAt_WUpmpGRM-HCmzGjA\/s1600\/%23WeArePlay%20Social%20.png\" name=\"twitter:image\"\/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhu218W2RyLDMAvOEcTDjLxA2tjNEFk6822pJCEX1uklhlS4xpUn4A5pQbmDLsnUgOC_Vfzy1stegKYeBgy0jdWOCimNm_I9eTkUg1l5lJRk0ASIaaZxda23M1MU6HvxT5yLhxzdzNMCRU3j457Tn6g7RLBLWs7sAvwCa3u0ytAAt_WUpmpGRM-HCmzGjA\/s1600\/%23WeArePlay%20Social%20.png\" style=\"display: none;\"\/><\/p>\n<p><em>Posted by Leticia Lago, Developer Marketing<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjfkoyiV0Ohxbe89HXqSsLkj4WD8ADd5AmwhHRv4MyMdbrm11cE1wn-SnjSYjsmWupfwZDt6FhaV_-kWQJ1AdObLCTglDqkO1V_Uo6z7S14NpYbQyWzxaDNOMK3fEa2_k25zNk-kQIkDI21X8YjGyoKu-Nnuptx1YYyd6nXmIxC4bPJQl0iHBj2dMD2nI4\/s1600\/%23WeArePlay%20Banner.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"800\" data-original-width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjfkoyiV0Ohxbe89HXqSsLkj4WD8ADd5AmwhHRv4MyMdbrm11cE1wn-SnjSYjsmWupfwZDt6FhaV_-kWQJ1AdObLCTglDqkO1V_Uo6z7S14NpYbQyWzxaDNOMK3fEa2_k25zNk-kQIkDI21X8YjGyoKu-Nnuptx1YYyd6nXmIxC4bPJQl0iHBj2dMD2nI4\/s1600\/%23WeArePlay%20Banner.png\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As we bid farewell to 2023, we&#8217;re excited to unveil our last #WeArePlay blog post of the year. From Lisbon to Dubai, let\u2019s meet the creators behind the game-changing apps supporting communities, bringing innovation and joy to people.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"#WeArePlay | Steven | Super | Indonesia\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zVcGo35uBAY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re starting off in Indonesia, where Steven remembers his pocket money quickly running out while traveling around rural areas of Indonesia with his parents. Struck by how much more expensive food items were in the villages compared to Jakarta, he was inspired to create Super, providing more affordable goods outside the capital. The app allows shop owners to buy items stored locally and supply them to their communities at lower prices. It&#8217;s helped boost the hyperlocal supply chain and raise living standards for rural populations. Steven is keen to point out that \u201cit\u2019s not just about entrepreneurship\u201d, but \u201csocial impact\u201d. He hopes to take Super even further and improve economic distribution across the whole of rural Indonesia. <\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><image><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/console\/about\/weareplay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"ALT TEXT\" border=\"0\" id=\"imgCaption\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhenhKheBAFRNWHIYNrxsqyZlRRCh-YTViEGDYoHvQNUaGunCxGMRR7xWqn3zjGUM54zLGBpnfcdOZm9t5HVfTuRynSfttbqT_kisqAk1kZrPGadL6pOUa40pZYRyrgBVbeL4K6IH-RbQl9D1Bg4g_hBe62WFRwD9ASP5xBzzGW45liUWx7CVqZEKA5HYc\/s1600\/image47.png\" width=\"55%\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/image><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">Next, we\u2019re crossing the Java Sea to Singapore, where twin brothers \u2013 and marathon runners \u2013 Jeromy and Kenny decided to turn their passion for self-care into a journaling app. On <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.journey.app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Journey<\/a>, people can log their daily thoughts and work towards their mental health and self-improvement goals using prompts. With the guidance of coaches, they can practice gratitude, record their ambitions, and learn about mindfulness and building self-confidence. \u201cPeople tell us it helps them find time to invest in themselves and dedicate space to self-care\u201d, says Jeromy. In the future, the pair want to bring in additional coaches to support even more people to achieve their wellness goals.<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><image><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/console\/about\/weareplay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"ALT TEXT\" border=\"0\" id=\"imgCaption\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjyJFlOcuEyI8ehjVyys-32I-KmNKXDcf0D4H5EgcKuPv2V7iiw0N5btFVgwNr5rdMLakpWe4Gs6FZYsXYEXJ0nt2a32M4Twakyos7wvDW1D0Qfmy-fKUCpNqW-7J6XC7knT2dy74SzcmHPqmEZApSWEp5E8_PJ9ulcFYSOHkKHG3bCHgAJBFIggCX3gu8\/s1600\/image1.png\" width=\"55%\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/image><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">Now we\u2019re landing in the Middle East where former kindergarten friends Chris and Rene decided to use their experience being expats in Dubai to create a platform for connecting disparate communities across the city. On <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.hayi.android\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hayi<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.hayi.android\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u062d\u064a<\/a>, locals can share information with their neighbors, find help within the community and connect with those living nearby. \u201cCommunity is at the heart of everything we do and our goal is to have a positive effect\u201d, says Chris. They\u2019re currently working on creating groups for art and sport enthusiasts to encourage residents to bond over their interests. The pair are also dedicated to sustainability and plan on launching environmental projects, such as wide-scale city clean-ups.<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><image><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/console\/about\/weareplay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"ALT TEXT\" border=\"0\" id=\"imgCaption\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiUX5sn6HOVRpanNqNBW9blGszdtk4jUvj-wyLbejDn1PGWnw6g6umv4u31PKc_kFx3dvT-UDU9tVD0heU3VyUu0vwHOIdtPdQK9QOk3ZIxZT4MUhB57HGjM9i3SGeKYA2K8Zi8xaLu2jaREQS38dgYDDs24HT-5RXn00i5JfgYm7mLMCGxbAjuptz98a8\/s1600\/image10.jpg\" width=\"55%\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/image><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">And finally, we\u2019re off to Europe where Lisbon-based university chums Rita, Jo\u00e3o and Martim saw unexpected success. Initially, the trio created a recipe-sharing platform, SaveCook. When they launched its accompaniment, <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.savecook.save.wallet&amp;pli=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Super Save<\/a>, however, which compared prices of recipe ingredients across different supermarkets, it exploded in popularity. With rising inflation, people were hugely thankful to the founders \u201cfor providing a major service\u201d at such a crucial time. Next, they\u2019re working on a barcode scanner that tells shoppers where they can buy cheaper versions of products \u201cto help people save as much as they can.\u201d<\/div>\n<p>Discover more founder stories from across the globe in the <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/console\/about\/weareplay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#WeArePlay<\/a> collection.<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n How useful did you find this blog post?<br \/>\n  <\/center><br \/>\n<center><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScLTlzFd_aV-3rAdBqO1QxwCsuAcDCIM6fJFXyNcyf7zElVXg\/viewform?usp=pp_url&amp;entry.753333049=1%E2%98%85+%E2%80%93+Not+at+all&amp;entry.2056663615&amp;entry.646747778=changeme-mm\/yy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2605<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScLTlzFd_aV-3rAdBqO1QxwCsuAcDCIM6fJFXyNcyf7zElVXg\/viewform?usp=pp_url&amp;entry.753333049=2%E2%98%85+%E2%80%93+Not+very&amp;entry.2056663615&amp;entry.646747778=changeme-mm\/yy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2605<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScLTlzFd_aV-3rAdBqO1QxwCsuAcDCIM6fJFXyNcyf7zElVXg\/viewform?usp=pp_url&amp;entry.753333049=3%E2%98%85+%E2%80%93+Somewhat&amp;entry.2056663615&amp;entry.646747778=changeme-mm\/yy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2605<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScLTlzFd_aV-3rAdBqO1QxwCsuAcDCIM6fJFXyNcyf7zElVXg\/viewform?usp=pp_url&amp;entry.753333049=4%E2%98%85+%E2%80%93+Very&amp;entry.2056663615&amp;entry.646747778=changeme-mm\/yy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2605<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScLTlzFd_aV-3rAdBqO1QxwCsuAcDCIM6fJFXyNcyf7zElVXg\/viewform?usp=pp_url&amp;entry.753333049=5%E2%98%85+%E2%80%93+Extremely&amp;entry.2056663615&amp;entry.646747778=changeme-mm\/yy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2605<\/a><br \/>\n  <\/center><\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjxnvf5XzyebGljqgi8J7by9XsvaL5WWLNamSyTg4w_c0kPHjY1B1no1FQsdSfUHUwNw0UuYfXuo6i7K6VpdyV2-K8ms4VFmZA438ujm6qwtZMt5rJfMGymhQ_iCX2Z8h0MuJo7gXUQ4Hb-hjKYK1isibMZZxCyX_vo3kGoP5tieK2PI2ZhYdGh4gsqhwA\/s260\/lockup_ic_Google_Play_H_260x53px_clr.png\" style=\"display: block; 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