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cheeaun
Nice :) Found a bug for the text linkification (the first s3 link) here https://imgur.com/a/hXHBTW0

Also noticed the API ;)

shakna
Not sure that's a bug - there's a space in the actual post.

> give a direct s3 link to https:// s3 .amazonaws.com/mywebsite/index.html.

Aloha
I like it! I wish I could comment from with int app, it's basically everything I'd like out of an HN app
showyourfangs
Have you tried Octal?

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/octal/id1308885491?mt=8

raviojha
I just tried it, although it asks to upgrade to a premium version to post comments. I think I'll just keep the authenticated browser tab open to post comments for now. :)
mft_
Odd - I'm using Octal now, and it hasn't required an upgrade for comment posting.

In fact, I didn't even know there was a premium version.

rekabis
Can confirm - using the base version to post this comment.

Now posts are a different story - you can’t publish a post from Octal.

fazilakhtar
Huh, didn’t notice you can’t post till now. Maybe it’s in the works?
fazilakhtar
The developer changed the pricing model about a month back (?). People who got it before the change were grandfathered into the premium service.
tdy_err
Consider supporting freemium software that you enjoy using —especially when maintained by individual developers— if you ever hope for it to be maintained.
chatmasta
Looks nice. Would you consider adding an option to clear cookies when opening a webview? That way paywalls cannot count my views.
stallmanite
Nice work! Please consider adding a dark mode.
zapzupnz
I hope they hang on, actually. iOS 13 is rumoured to have a dark mode API.
lame88
Hey I just tried this out. I dont see any difference with and without compact story mode. Is it working properly?
asutekku
The compact mode uses small thumbnails on right side instead of huge ones above the title. Doesn’t look different if the article linked does not have hero image.
raviojha
Well executed! There's already a comment requesting this, I'll just add to it. Ability to login and take CUD (I mean, we already checked off R from CRUD) actions would complete the circle.
hayden592
I’m fan. You have inspired me. Gonna write one myself to refresh my front end skills. What tools did you use to build this?
hayden592
Any plans to open source the code? I bet you could get a PR that enabled native comments.
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onyva
Beautiful. Really impressed. I think a search function would be nice to have...
rasjani
Looks really nice. I leave it installed but won’t be my daily driver until it gets darkmode and ability to post replies.
jggreg
What do you use instead?
bastijn
Boreal is pretty good. Has dark mode and light mode. Allows to fold comments and reply. Nice and clean UI.(https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/boreal-a-hacker-news-client/...).
toothandtail
Thanks. I downloaded Boreal on this recommendation and have paid the 99p premium upgrade because after trying a few clients it is far superior. Also after lurking for years long this is the first comment I’ve ever made!
[dead] serz
Sorry but I just have to accuse you of being a shill.
gnicholas
Does the dark mode work for articles? I tried all of the various article view options but couldn't get it to work.
bastijn
No, articles just open in the browser. Either the embedded boreal browser, embedden safari, or safari.
LolWolf
This is awesome! I’ll be trying it out for the next few days/potentially weeks.

Looks great, runs great. Fantastic job, OP! :)

ngcc_hk
Actually there are quite some app on hacker news now I aware of this. Just use safari and safe host page. Can export to pdf easier on top of login etc.
zorbash
At some point, I built https://tefter.io/~hackernews so that I could read HN but also other feeds and keep them easily categorised and searchable. It's a progressive web app, so it's easy to install on most devices. Give it a try!
bastijn
Personally I do not like feeds that take 1/2 page or more on my mobile to cover one item. Drawback of showing pictures for feed items.

HN is super nice because it is so condensed (for me).

kdorbdieeb
Hey this is pretty cool. Thanks for releasing this!