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Latest update [menu]
Quick hotfix for link color issue on M
Note: if you were on the beta or any release of 5.0 you may have to clear data, sorry! This update **will* downgrade you, as the 5.0 update was having a lot of issues in production.
huge app refactor incoming (read: rewrite), view progress here: https://github.com/dinosaurwithakatana/hacker-news-android/tree/feature/kotlin
Description [menu]
A simple, open source, HackerNews reader application. Read ycombinator's hacker news on the mobile devices you carry around daily! This application is built for both phones and large tablets, and is designed using Google's Material Design guidelines.
Features:
* Clean UI utilizing Material Design
* Night Mode
* Link and Comments in same view
* Readability
* Comment Collapsing
* Ability to open hacker news links in the application
source here: https://github.com/dinosaurwithakatana/hacker-news-android
You can file issues on the github page, contributions are always welcome!
Comment count issue:
This is due to hacker news sending back the total parent comment count through their API, this is a technical limitation from their end. The true comment count is shown when you drill into a story. Sorry about this!
How to install Hacker News APK for Android [menu]
Download Hacker News APK file (io.dwak.holohackernews.app_147_3906913.apk) from SameAPK.com, then follow these steps:
Update Phone Settings
- Go to your phone Settings page
- Tap Security or Applications (varies with device)
- Check the Unknown Sources box
- Confirm with OK
Go to Downloads
- Open Downloads on your device by going to My Files or Files
- Tap the APK file you downloaded (io.dwak.holohackernews.app_147_3906913.apk)
- Tap Install when prompted, the APK file you downloaded will be installed on your device.
How to install Hacker News APK on Windows 7/8/10 or MAC PC? [menu]
Download Hacker News APK file(io.dwak.holohackernews.app_147_3906913.apk) from SameAPK.com to your PC (ex: /Users/xxx/Downloads/(io.dwak.holohackernews.app_147_3906913.apk)), then follow these steps:
Using Emulator:
- Download And Install one Emulator Softwares (Ex: Bluestacks, GenyMotion, NoxPlayer)
- Simple install APK on PC by drag and drop file io.dwak.holohackernews.app_147_3906913.apk on Emulator screen
Hacker News APK Pros & Cons [menu]
Pros
- This app is safe, it's not require high risk permissions
- Compatible with 32 bit device (most Emulator using 32bit arch CPU)
- Compatible with 64-bit device (some android device and current Bluestacks)
Cons
Everything is good.
