Hacker News with Generative AI: Mobile Apps

Ask HN: What is your default notes app? (ycombinator.com)
I'm a google notes guy, but not particularly fan of it, I've tried out Samsung notes, apple notes, and few other android note taking apps.
Software, Productivity, Mobile Apps, Tools, Personal Preferences
8 points by vednig 1 day ago | 29 comments
Let the user help solve their own problem (boredzo.org)
I wish we had a maps app like Apple Maps or Google Maps that let you order up a travel itinerary using public transit between two points, and explicitly pick the transit routes involved. Or, ideally, multiple sets of routes, for comparison.
User Experience, Public Transportation, Mobile Apps, Travel
13 points by zdw 3 days ago | 3 comments
Allstate used GasBuddy and other apps to track driving behavior: lawsuit (arstechnica.com)
Texas has sued insurance provider Allstate, alleging that the firm and its data broker subsidiary used data from apps like GasBuddy, Routely, and Life360 to quietly track drivers and adjust or cancel their policies.
Privacy, Lawsuits, Insurance, Data Tracking, Mobile Apps
137 points by athousandsteps 4 days ago | 188 comments
Show HN: I made an app to challenge anxious thoughts with AI (resetapp.co.uk)
Reset offers a guided self therapy program to improve anxiety over 11 weeks.
Mental Health, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Apps, Therapy
9 points by muhammadib 6 days ago | 3 comments
Candy Crush, Tinder, MyFitnessPal: Apps hijacked to spy on location (wired.com)
Some of the world’s most popular apps are likely being co-opted by rogue members of the advertising industry to harvest sensitive location data on a massive scale, with that data ending up with a location data company whose subsidiary has previously sold global location data to US law enforcement.
Privacy, Mobile Apps, Data Security, Advertising
187 points by gnabgib 8 days ago | 108 comments
See the Thousands of Apps Hijacked to Spy on Your Location (404media.co)
Some of the world’s most popular apps are likely being co-opted by rogue members of the advertising industry to harvest sensitive location data on a massive scale, with that data ending up with a location data company whose subsidiary has previously sold global location data to US law enforcement.
Privacy, Security, Mobile Apps, Advertising
37 points by diogenes_atx 8 days ago | 12 comments
PCalc, an Origin Story (2012) (pcalc.com)
Many people using PCalc on their shiny devices today don't realise that the app has been around for a lot longer than they think. In some cases, a lot longer than they've been thinking.
History, Mobile Apps, Software
27 points by ilamont 11 days ago | 5 comments
Show HN: Log each meal with a photo to track your diet and monitor your weight (apple.com)
Introducing SnapFood (AKA MealSnap) – the smartest way to track and log your meals, snacks and drinks.
Health, Nutrition, Mobile Apps, Photography
8 points by bizpplhappy 12 days ago | 3 comments
X is testing a standalone app for Grok, its AI chatbot (twitter.com)
Artificial Intelligence, Chatbots, Mobile Apps, Social Media
8 points by jmsflknr 13 days ago | 2 comments
LastPass Android app has seven trackers (exodus-privacy.eu.org)
Privacy, Security, Android, Mobile Apps
9 points by fanf2 14 days ago | 3 comments
Show HN: GitHub-style screen time visualizer on iOS (apple.com)
Controlling Screen Time is critical for mental health, focus, productivity, and relationships. Social media and other addictive apps can easily distract you from your goals.Clearspace helps you control screen time by giving you the tools to fight phone addiction by making your phone less addictive.
Mobile Apps, Productivity, Health, iOS
18 points by anteloper 16 days ago | 3 comments
App Should Have Been a Website (and Probably Your Game Too) (rogueengine.io)
The smartphone boom changed everything. Suddenly, apps were everywhere, connecting people, solving problems, and entertaining us. But for a while now, they’ve started to feel more like a burden than a blessing. In today’s web-first world, most native apps feel redundant, cluttering our phones unnecessarily. With how far modern web technologies have come, it’s time to rethink if we really need them.
Mobile Apps, Web Development, Technology
276 points by thunderbong 18 days ago | 369 comments
Tell HN: 2FA code for Google account gone after Google Authenticator update (ycombinator.com)
After recent update, where Google added accounts support to yet another of their apps, I am no longer getting 2FA code for my Google Account. Only dashes are displayed and clicking on it shows very terse error message: "Could not generate code for this account. Try removing it from Authenticator and setting it up...". Of course I opted out of using account in Authenticator, as my phone is connected to different Google account.
Two-Factor Authentication, Google, Security, Mobile Apps
28 points by butz 23 days ago | 9 comments
Clap to Find My Phone App (getmobi.ai)
Getmobi APP can detect the sound of clapping or a sharp whistle and respond with an alarm signal, making it very easy to locate your phone.
Mobile Apps, Technology, Sound Detection
5 points by mobiletech 24 days ago | 6 comments
Temu is the most downloaded app on the US App Store in 2024 (techcrunch.com)
Chinese shopping app Temu was once again the most downloaded free app in the U.S., according to a list of top apps and games across the App Store released by Apple on Monday.
Mobile Apps, Shopping, China, App Store, US
4 points by gnabgib 26 days ago | 0 comments
An App Store First: Delta Adds Patreon Link for Purchase and Perks (macstories.net)
Delta, the MacStories Selects App of the Year, received an important update today that allows users of the game emulator to support its development via Patreon from inside the app.
App Store, Patreon, Mobile Apps, Gaming, Development
5 points by aspenmayer 31 days ago | 0 comments
Machine Learning at Ente – On-Device, E2EE (ente.io)
Machine learning (ML) helps Ente derive meaning out of your photos.
Machine Learning, Privacy, Mobile Apps
15 points by mrcgnc 34 days ago | 2 comments
AI Santa Voice Calling App (apple.com)
Better Call Santa — the jolly voice of the holiday season, right in your pocket!
Artificial Intelligence, Holiday, Mobile Apps, Voice Technology
10 points by msteele37 37 days ago | 5 comments
PeerTube mobile app: discover videos while caring for your attention (joinpeertube.org)
Today, at Framasoft (bonjour!), we publish the very first version of the PeerTube Mobile app for android and iOS. A lot of care went into its conception, to help a wider audience watch videos and discover platforms, while not getting their attention (and data) exploited.
Mobile Apps, Video Streaming, Privacy, Open Source
458 points by toomuchtodo 38 days ago | 156 comments
Show HN: Fed up of ugly and weird diving apps, I built my own (depthlog.net)
Software, Open Source, Diving, Mobile Apps
12 points by tratteo 40 days ago | 2 comments
Ask HN: Why do banking apps care about your phone OS (ycombinator.com)
Many banking apps require a non rooted phone and up to date OS, but even those phones can run a browser which provides access to the bank website, often with more functionality than the app.
Mobile Security, Banking, Mobile Apps, User Experience
33 points by j-bos 40 days ago | 48 comments
Maps.me co-founder tries to close down Organic Maps open-source fork (github.com/orgs)
Today I am announcing the public disclose of the source code of so-called "metaserver", that previously was available only to few people of the team. At Organic Maps, we prioritize transparency and open communication with our community and committed to making our source code publicly available, ensuring that users can fully engage with and contribute to the project.
Open Source, Mobile Apps, Software Development, Geolocation, Legal Disputes
288 points by 0x457 42 days ago | 72 comments
Codenames App, or my biggest project so far (boardgamegeek.com)
Mobile Apps, Board Games, Personal Projects
103 points by Tomte 46 days ago | 27 comments
Show HN: High School Student's First App – NWS Weather Report (weatherreportnow.com)
Stay ahead of the weather with precise 48-hour radar, forecasts, and real-time updates from the National Weather Service. Now with Hurricane Outlooks and Mesoscale Discussions!
Weather, Mobile Apps, Programming, High School, Technology
62 points by Orcazephyr 46 days ago | 28 comments
SpyLoan Android malware on Google Play installed 8M times (bleepingcomputer.com)
A new set of 15 SpyLoan apps with over 8 million installs was discovered on Google Play, targeting primarily users from South America, Southeast Asia, and Africa.
Android Security, Malware, Mobile Apps, Google Play
6 points by romperstomper 48 days ago | 0 comments
Ask HN: Things to do on my phone (ycombinator.com)
Rather than spending my time checking a feed or looking at fantasy football data more, can you please tell me some amazing things that I can view or do on my phone. What would blow my mind that I haven't thought of
Mobile Apps, Productivity, Entertainment
33 points by bhag2066 51 days ago | 52 comments
Show HN: SF Search – iPhone app for searching SF Symbols by drawing (apple.com)
SF Search lets you draw to search SF Symbols easily.
Mobile Apps, Design, iOS, User Interfaces, Search
3 points by luisfl 51 days ago | 0 comments
Ask HN: What's the best app for Android device automation? (ycombinator.com)
Hey! I'd like to automate my Android device (Pixel 7a) some more_ Open an app at a specific time, set volume based on location or time or Wifi, maybe react to more triggers from Apps, set display to monochrome after one hour of daily usage, stuff like that.
Android, Automation, Mobile Apps, Programming, Productivity
29 points by martin_a 52 days ago | 10 comments
Show HN: App that asks ‘why?’ every time you unlock your phone (play.google.com)
Productivity, Mobile Apps, User Interface, Self-Reflection
817 points by jarko27 52 days ago | 380 comments
Google Ad Injection (push.cx)
On November 19, Google announced the Google App for iOS is injecting unlabeled ads into pages.
Mobile Apps, Advertising, Google, iOS
23 points by todsacerdoti 53 days ago | 12 comments