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Mixi plans for 100 million FamilyAlbum app users over the next decade

April 29, 2026May 3, 2026 GaryPageau FamilyAlbum, mixi

The Yomiuri Shimbun, as quoted in Marketwatch, Japan’s photo sharing service Mixi Inc., has been spreading worldwide. The FamilyAlbum app allows parents to share photos and videos of their children with fellow family members and others whom they have invited. The service started in 2015, and now has about 29 million users globally. The app was developed by Kenji Kasahara,... Read More

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FamilyAlbum surpasses 10 million users worldwide

March 31, 2021March 31, 2021 GaryPageau FamilyAlbum, mixi

mixi, Inc. announced its private six-year-old free photo-sharing app FamilyAlbum has surpassed 10 million users worldwide. FamilyAlbum is holding a special User Appreciation Campaign through April 18 featuring discounts on many of the original photo products. The company describes FamilyAlbum as an all-in-one resource for parents to share photos and videos of their children in a secure, invite-only album. With... Read More

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FamilyAlbum partners with DonorsChoose to fund teacher projects up to $1 million

November 20, 2020November 21, 2020 GaryPageau FamilyAlbum, mixi

mixi, Inc. announced its free secure photo-sharing app FamilyAlbum will partner with DonorsChoose to match $1 million in donations to classroom projects nationwide. FamilyAlbum will headline the donation match event being held on GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that takes place Dec. 1, 2020. FamilyAlbum includes unlimited storage, automatic organization, and special features; Released in 2015, FamilyAlbum has over 8 million... Read More

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FamilyAlbum apps surpasses 5 million users

June 12, 2019June 12, 2019 GaryPageau FamilyAlbum, mixi

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–mixi, Inc. announced today that their private family photo and video sharing app FamilyAlbum—released in April 2015 and used by many families—has surpassed 5 million registered users*1 as of June 12, 2019. FamilyAlbum is an app that helps parents share photos/videos of their children while keeping it all in the family. FamilyAlbum’s popularity stems from the ability to invite Grandma,... Read More

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mixi, Inc. releases a monthly subscription service for the photo and video sharing app FamilyAlbum

April 20, 2019April 25, 2019 GaryPageau FamilyAlbum, mixi

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–mixi, Inc. today announced FamilyAlbum Premium, a new monthly subscription service for their photo and video sharing app, FamilyAlbum. Features currently in the app will remain free and unlimited, while Premium subscribers gain access to additional benefits. The subscription service will be available starting April 9th for $4.99 USD a month, with the first month free. With over... Read More

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FamilyAlbum app honored by Webby for best user experience

April 5, 2019April 5, 2019 GaryPageau apps, Family Album, mixi, Webby Awards

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–mixi, Inc. announced today that its family photo and video sharing app FamilyAlbum has been honored for Best User Experience in Apps, Mobile, and Voice in the 23rd Annual Webby Awards. FamilyAlbum is a popular photo and video sharing app that allows busy moms and dads to simply, easily, and securely share photos and videos in real time... Read More

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mixi, Inc. Updates Family Album Mitene with English Support, an Award Winning Family Album App That Enables Families to Share Photo/Video in a Private Network

July 27, 2017 GaryPageau Android, iOS, mixi, mobile apps, photo apps

TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–mixi, Inc. (TOKYO:2121) today announced the update of Family Album Mitene (“Mitene” below), an award winning family album app to support English for in-app language. Mitene is currently available in Apple’s App Store and Google Play Store in over 150 countries. Mitene is an app for sharing family photos and videos in real-time. This app allows parents to share... Read More