Airbnb Launches New Mobile Apps Streamlined for Hosts

Airbnb, the startup that connects travelers with hosts looking to rent out their available bedrooms and couches, announced new versions of its iOS and Android apps on Tuesday

The new apps enable hosts to handle all of the logistics behind setting up a transaction with a traveler directly from his or her mobile device

Part of the new app, called Host Home, allows a user to do things like manage incoming inquiries or set up a professional photography session for her apartment from her mobile device

The changes to the app were partly due to complaints and feedback given by users who said the current app was hard to use and made it difficult for hosts, said Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Read more...