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Growth · September 27, 2011

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Hacker News Android Application

I was frustrated with current native HN Android apps so I created my own. Very clean. No ads or 'Hire Me' messages. Here's what it does: * Homepage news * Newest * Best * Ask HN * Comments * Home screen Widget * Saving news items for later reading Download here: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.glebpopov.hackernews

Hacker News Android Application launched on September 27, 2011 with 10 votes, #101 of 306 launches that month and more than 50% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.

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This Hacker News Android application provides a clean native interface for browsing Hacker News stories and discussions. It offers access to the homepage, newest stories, best stories, Ask HN posts, and comments, along with a home screen widget for quick updates. Users can save articles for later reading. The app contains no ads or self-promotional messages, designed for Android users seeking a straightforward way to access Hacker News content.

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