Hacker News with Generative AI: Mobile Apps

Show HN: Offline SOS signaling+recovery app for disasters/wars (github.com/nizarmah)
Igatha is an open-source SOS signaling and recovery app designed for war zones and disaster areas, enabling offline emergency communication when traditional networks fail.
Open Source, Disaster Relief, Emergency Communication, War, Mobile Apps
156 points by nizarmah 1 day ago | 86 comments
Everyone knows all the apps on your phone (peabee.substack.com)
Until a few years ago, any app you installed on an Android device could see all other apps on your phone without your permission.
Privacy, Mobile Apps, Android
1182 points by gniting 4 days ago | 478 comments
Ente Photos v1 (ente.io)
As a programmer, it's a bit embarrassing to admit that it took us 40,000+ commits to release the first major version – v1 – of a photos app.
Software, Mobile Apps, Photography
11 points by abhinavkgrd 5 days ago | 0 comments
Everyone knows what apps you use (peabee.substack.com)
Until a few years ago, any app you installed on an Android device could see all other apps on your phone without your permission.
Privacy, Android, Mobile Apps
10 points by cvaambikapur 6 days ago | 1 comments
Technical Analysis – Improper Use of Private iOS APIs in Vietnamese Banking Apps (verichains.io)
Yesterday, reports emerged in the Vietnamese infosec community that two popular banking apps – BIDV SmartBanking and Agribank – were using hidden / private iOS API to detect other apps installed on users’ iPhones.
Security, Mobile Apps, iOS, Vietnam, Banking
87 points by quyleanh 6 days ago | 22 comments
Show HN: Calmer – from surfing accident to building an anxiety relief app (gocalmer.com)
Calmer is a new anxiety relief app packed with research-based tools and ideas for managing anxiety and panic attacks.
Mental Health, Mobile Apps, Anxiety, Startups
10 points by lauriswtf 12 days ago | 1 comments
Sobering Revenue Stats of 70K Mobile Apps Show Why Devs Beg for Subscriptions (arstechnica.com)
Most apps fail to reach $1,000/month revenue within two years.
Mobile Apps, Business, Revenue, App Development
27 points by m463 16 days ago | 13 comments
Show HN: I Built an iOS app to locate stray animals (apple.com)
Locate & help stray animals with StraySync! Pin sightings, upload photos, and get real-time alerts—all on an interactive map. Join the community today
Mobile Apps, Animal Welfare, Community, iOS, Geolocation
85 points by Ic3creaM 16 days ago | 42 comments
Looking for beta testers for my GPS based game (cityquizler.com)
Solve quizzes & riddles, explore cities around the world, learn about local history, culture, art and urban life in a new way!
Games, Location-Based, Mobile Apps, Beta Testing, Travel
27 points by ipinak 17 days ago | 19 comments
J&J's Skin360 app faces scrutiny for biometric data collection (jdsupra.com)
A federal district court has denied a motion by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (JJCI) to dismiss a second amended complaint alleging it violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by collecting and storing biometric information through its Neutrogena Skin 360 beauty app without consumers’ informed consent or knowledge.
Privacy, Lawsuits, Biometrics, Mobile Apps, Healthcare
4 points by WaitWaitWha 19 days ago | 0 comments
'Uber for nurses' exposes 86K+ medical records, PII via open S3 bucket (websiteplanet.com)
Cybersecurity Researcher, Jeremiah Fowler, discovered and reported to Website Planet about a non-password-protected database that contained over 86,000 records belonging to ESHYFT — a New-Jersey-based HealthTech company that operates in 29 states. It offers a mobile app platform that connects healthcare facilities with healthcare workers, including Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Registered Nurses (RNs).
Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Healthcare, Mobile Apps, HealthTech
353 points by Twirrim 21 days ago | 186 comments
Show HN: CatCompass – An app for tracking stray cats (catcompass.com)
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Mobile Apps, Pets, Community, Location Tracking
7 points by 1mbsite 21 days ago | 1 comments
Bluesky-based Instagram alternative Flashes launches publicly (techcrunch.com)
Instagram alternative Flashes publicly launched its Bluesky-based photo-sharing app on the App Store this week, gaining nearly 30,000 downloads in its first 24 hours.
Social Media, Mobile Apps, Instagram, Bluesky
13 points by PaulHoule 21 days ago | 5 comments
Show HN: We built Lovable for Mobile Apps (uses Flutter) (getavid.dev)
Mobile Apps, Flutter, Show HN, Software
46 points by wcynthia 22 days ago | 52 comments
Show HN: I kept forgetting the little things, so I made an app to help (free) (pushmi.app)
Pushmi is a mobile app that enables you to create and set up recurring reminders, to help you develop good habits and have a good day.
Productivity, Mobile Apps, Habits, Reminders
11 points by kuomsy 22 days ago | 13 comments
Show HN: iOS app that corrects your form in real time using your phone's camera (firefly.fitness)
Firefly uses your device's camera to score your form and provide real-time feedback, helping you activate muscles effectively without expensive hardware or wasted time.
iOS, Fitness, AI, Health, Mobile Apps
45 points by AC101101 23 days ago | 42 comments
OpenAPK – open-source Apps for Android, updated weekly (openapk.net)
This repository of free and open source apps for Android lets you download the latest version of popular FOSS applications safe and secure. Unlike other services, OpenAPK always serves the most recent APK files so you are up to date.
Android, Open Source, Software, Mobile Apps
132 points by CHEF-KOCH 25 days ago | 72 comments
The Japanese App Where Everyone Speaks Chinese (But Not Really) (sixthtone.com)
In December 2024, a solo Japanese software developer known as asa quietly uploaded a new program to the Apple and major Android app stores. Called Tsuita, it’s essentially an ultra-simple online platform with just a single, rudimentary function: allowing users to post short, text-only messages.
Japan, Social Media, Mobile Apps, Language Learning
20 points by hunglee2 30 days ago | 3 comments
The German language broke my website (speedbumpapp.com)
I’m building an app to help people use their phones less. As a metaphor I use speed bumps – they’re annoying but actually work. This worked well enough as a catchy phrase in the landing page, and it gave the project some personality.
Mobile Apps, User Experience, Productivity
17 points by nullderef 30 days ago | 52 comments
Show HN: I made an app to like or dislike famous quotes (codeplace.de)
Discover, organize, and share your favorite quotes effortlessly. A must-have app for quote enthusiasts, writers, and motivational seekers. Unleash your inner wordsmith and let your creativity soar with our intuitive quote management app. Effortlessly curate an inspiring collection of quotes for daily motivation and creative inspiration.
Show HN, Mobile Apps, Quotes, Productivity
7 points by strader 30 days ago | 0 comments
Signal is the number-one downloaded app in the Netherlands. But why? (techcrunch.com)
Privacy-focused messaging app Signal has been flying high in the Dutch app stores this past month, often sitting at the top as the most downloaded free app on iOS and Android across all categories, per data from multiple app-tracking platforms such as Sensor Tower.
Mobile Apps, Netherlands, Privacy, Messaging Apps
12 points by impish9208 31 days ago | 6 comments
Yope is sparking GenZ interest with an Instagram-like app for private groups (techcrunch.com)
Photo and video apps targeting young adults with social hooks are a dime a dozen these days, so those that show traction with 18-twentysomethings tend to catch the attention of investors looking for the next Instagram or TikTok.
Social Media, Gen Z, Mobile Apps, Startups
3 points by PaulHoule 33 days ago | 0 comments
Thousands report Lloyds, Halifax and TSB banking apps not working (bbc.co.uk)
Thousands of banking app users in the UK have reported issues affecting their ability to use them.
Banking, Technology, UK, Mobile Apps
9 points by ColinWright 34 days ago | 4 comments
Show HN: I built an app to stop me doomscrolling by touching grass (touchgrass.now)
Mental Health, Productivity, Mobile Apps
1203 points by risquer 38 days ago | 268 comments
Bitwarden Authenticator (bitwarden.com)
Bitwarden offers a standalone app that generates and stores all your two-step verification tokens so you stay more secure.
Security, Two-Factor Authentication, Mobile Apps
198 points by pil0u 38 days ago | 158 comments
Swift's server support powers Things Cloud (swift.org)
You might be familiar with Things, a delightful personal task manager that has won two Apple Design Awards and is available across Apple devices including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. At Cultured Code, the team behind Things, we care about a great user experience across every aspect of the product. This extends to our server back end, and after a rewrite our Things Cloud service has transitioned entirely to Swift.
Programming Languages, Apple, Mobile Apps, Cloud Computing
43 points by fultonb 40 days ago | 19 comments
MapQuest's 'Name Your Own Gulf' (mapquest.com)
Take the power of MapQuest with you wherever you go. Download our mobile apps for turn-by-turn navigation, live traffic updates, and more.
Maps, Mobile Apps, Navigation
123 points by dangle1 43 days ago | 25 comments
Show HN: Sober Ringtones – Cringe-free ringtones for people who hate ringtones (wize.io)
Ever found yourself scrolling through ringtones on your brand-new phone, only to realize you can't find one that wouldn't make you and everyone around you cringe?
Software, Mobile Apps, User Experience, Audio
50 points by francescobonomi 43 days ago | 25 comments
“A calculator app? Anyone could make that” (chadnauseam.com)
Mobile Apps, Software Development
1821 points by pie_flavor 46 days ago | 430 comments
Trot (robinrendle.com)
I’ve been tinkering with an iOS app for the last month or so. It’s exciting stuff! Working in Swift and moving away from the web has made my work feel all new and fresh, with so many things to learn. The project codename is Trot (for now!) and here’s some notes about what I’ve learned so far.
iOS Development, Swift, Mobile Apps
11 points by tobr 46 days ago | 5 comments