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Work · December 15, 2023

Quickify – EBooks/Web/RSS Android Reader Boosted by Speed-Reading Modes

Hey, HN. I am excited to present to you what my pet project has turned into after three years of development. One day, I decided to create the most convenient application for reading all my favorite articles, as well as RSS feeds from Hacker News and other sources. The usual reading approach was not enough for me, so I loaded this application with five different reading techniques that help to achieve maximum productivity and reading speed. 1. Text-to-speech is the most popular reading method among Quickify users. I'm using it when I'm busy or my eyes need a rest. This method is available in…

Quickify – EBooks/Web/RSS Android Reader Boosted by Speed-Reading Modes launched on December 15, 2023 with 7 votes, #1,211 of 3,780 launches that month and more than 50% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 2 years on.

What it does

All formats eBooks, web articles and RSS reader with Text-to-Speech and Speed-Reading modes

All-inclusive reading: eBooks , web articles , newsletter , RSS . Changing how you experience reading. The Text-to-Speech feature provides a hands-free reading option, perfect for on-the-go lifestyles. Continue reading while you're walking, working out, or during your busy moments. Our advanced four Speed-Reading modes are designed to match the pace of your thoughts, enabling quicker comprehension and a more engaging reading experience. Choose from a variety of speed-reading methods, including Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP, also known as Spritz), Bionic , Cursor and more. Organize, manage, and read all your favorite content in one place with the Auto-Sort Smart-Folders feature.…from quickify.app

In the maker’s words, at launch

Hey, HN. I am excited to present to you what my pet project has turned into after three years of development. One day, I decided to create the most convenient application for reading all my favorite articles, as well as RSS feeds from Hacker News and other sources. The usual reading approach was not enough for me, so…

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