Hacker News with Generative AI: Mobile Development

Building Local-First Flutter Apps with Riverpod, Drift, and PowerSync (dinkomarinac.dev)
Mobile app users increasingly expect seamless experiences regardless of network conditions. Whether on a subway, in an elevator, or in areas with spotty reception, users want to access their data, make changes, and continue using apps without interruption.
Mobile Development, Flutter, Offline First, State Management, Data Synchronization
4 points by kobieps 3 days ago | 2 comments
Clever workaround to silence the iOS camera shutter sound (stackoverflow.com)
I am trying to capture an image during a live preview from the camera, by AVFoundation captureStillImageAsynchronouslyFromConnection. So far the program works as expected. However, how can I mute the shutter sound?
iOS, Programming, Audio, Mobile Development
15 points by wppp 7 days ago | 3 comments
Gnirehtet provides reverse tethering for Android (github.com/Genymobile)
This project provides reverse tethering over adb for Android: it allows devices to use the internet connection of the computer they are plugged on. It does not require any root access (neither on the device nor on the computer). It works on GNU/Linux, Windows and Mac OS.
Android, Reverse Tethering, Open Source, Software, Mobile Development
17 points by tosh 13 days ago | 0 comments
Native Cross-Platform Swift Apps (skip.tools)
In our series on using native Swift on Android, we have covered the basics of the Swift-Android toolchain in Part 1, bridging between compiled Swift and Kotlin in Part 2, and the creation of a cross-platform app with a shared Swift model layer in Part 3.
Swift, Cross-Platform Development, Mobile Development, Android, iOS
12 points by MBCook 13 days ago | 0 comments
Binary Ninja 5.0 – Gallifrey released (binary.ninja)
Not enough time to reverse engineer everything you want? The Time Lords are here to help in Binary Ninja 5.0 Gallifrey! With major features across the board from huge analysis improvements, fantastic iOS support, many new firmware-specific features, and more, this major version has something for everyone.
Software, Security, Reverse Engineering, Mobile Development
4 points by notactuallyben 14 days ago | 0 comments
GhostHub: Real-time media browser with chat, view sync, tunnel sharing (github.com/BleedingXiko)
GhostHub is a zero-setup, mobile-first media server you can run instantly and share over the internet. No accounts. No config. Just swipe through your own folder like it’s TikTok.
Software, Open Source, Collaboration, Mobile Development
11 points by thunderbong 16 days ago | 1 comments
Expo EAS Local Build Docker Image (github.com/erayalakese)
Meet eas-like-local-builder: a Docker image built to streamline local Expo Android app builds, mirroring the Expo Application Services (EAS) environment for local builds 🎯
Mobile Development, Docker, Expo, Android Development, Build Systems
15 points by erayalakese 20 days ago | 3 comments
Show HN: Built a visual UI editor that exports to code (builtwithpaper.com)
Paper is an intuitive UI builder for Jetpack Compose & Compose Multiplatform apps that packs everything you need to design and build responsive apps.
UI Design, Mobile Development, Jetpack Compose, Software Development, Tools
6 points by alexstyl 35 days ago | 0 comments
Bare: Run JavaScript Everywhere (pears.com)
The Holepunch team has introduced Bare, a groundbreaking minimal JavaScript runtime designed for both desktop and mobile.
JavaScript, Runtime Environments, Programming Languages, Software, Mobile Development
41 points by delduca 37 days ago | 24 comments
Turso SQLite Offline Sync Public Beta (turso.tech)
We're excited to announce that Turso Offline Sync is now available in public beta!
Software, Databases, Offline Data, Mobile Development
222 points by charlieirish 39 days ago | 67 comments
Lilygo T-Deck Pro is a mobile dev kit with ePaper display, QWERTY keyboard, 4G (liliputing.com)
Last summer LILYGO launched a pocket-sized mobile communications device called the T-Deck Plus that looks like a phone, but is really more of a mobile dev kit with a 2.8 inch IPS LCD display, a BlackBerry keyboard, and support for WiFi, Bluetooth, and LoRa wireless connectivity… but no support for cellular networks.
Mobile Development, Hardware, Embedded Systems, Connectivity, ePaper Displays
13 points by tosh 40 days ago | 0 comments
Open-source browser-use/CUA equivalent for androids: mobile-use (github.com/runablehq)
Use AI to control your mobile.
Open-source, Android, Mobile Development, User Interface
8 points by Umesh110 41 days ago | 0 comments
TikTok's Native Cross-Platform UI Framework Lynx Goes Open Source (infoq.com)
Open Source, Cross-Platform UI, Mobile Development, TikTok, Software
3 points by kitcar 45 days ago | 1 comments
Unleashing Linux on Android: A Developer's Playground (medium.com)
Imagine having a Linux terminal right in your pocket, available on your Android device. With the “Linux development environment” feature, hidden within Developer Options on Android 15 (build BP1A.250305.019), this becomes a reality. This feature opens up a new possibilities for developers and advanced users, allowing for scripting, coding, and running familiar Linux tools directly on their smartphone or tablet.
Android, Linux, Mobile Development, Programming, Developer Tools
4 points by thunderbong 48 days ago | 1 comments
"Termux + X11 on my Android tablet...feels pretty close to a real Linux setup." (reddit.com)
Been messing around with Termux + X11 on my Android tablet, and honestly, it feels pretty close to a real Linux setup. Got Next.js running, full terminal access, VS Code, and even external monitor + keyboard/mouse support.
Android, Linux, Mobile Development, Remote Access, Productivity
33 points by sipofwater 51 days ago | 20 comments
Dioxus – Fullstack crossplatform app framework for Rust (dioxuslabs.com)
Dioxus is the Rust framework for building fullstack web, desktop, and mobile apps. Iterate with live hotreloading, add server functions, and deploy in record time.
Rust, Web Development, Cross-Platform Development, Frameworks, Mobile Development
64 points by linkdd 53 days ago | 8 comments
Show HN: Cross-platform native UI library for all OS (github.com/profullstack)
Sans is a library which supports ios/android/windows/macos/linux using webviewjs and Apple's WKWebView api.
Cross-Platform Development, UI Libraries, Software, Mobile Development
10 points by cranberryturkey 54 days ago | 11 comments
Show HN: Quickly connect to WiFi by scanning text, no typing needed (github.com/yilinjuang)
A React Native application that scans WiFi text to extract WiFi credentials, matches them with nearby networks, and connects to them.
Mobile Development, React Native, User Experience, Networking
44 points by ylj 54 days ago | 49 comments
Xcode now supports Processor Trace profiling on M4/A18 (apple.com)
Xcode, Apple, Mobile Development, Performance Optimization, M4/A18 Chips
36 points by ladberg 60 days ago | 3 comments
How the Tinder iOS App reduced the size of localizations by 95% (medium.com)
The Tinder iOS application is used in over 190 countries around the world. In order to operate in each of these countries, we need to provide a localized experience.
Mobile Development, iOS, Localization, Optimization
16 points by FinnKuhn 65 days ago | 2 comments
Ask HN: Why are there so few Flutter jobs? Should I switch to React? (ycombinator.com)
Every month I search through the Who Is Hiring thread but very few (if any) Flutter jobs appear
Flutter, React, Job Market, Programming, Mobile Development
11 points by sqrg 65 days ago | 14 comments
New React Native Framework for Enterprise (grabbou.xyz)
We're building a new React Native Framework for Enterprise that integrates with your existing infrastructure
React Native, Mobile Development, Enterprise Software
12 points by thymikee 65 days ago | 1 comments
Lynx: Open Source Native Cross Platform framework used in TikTok (lynxjs.org)
Open Source, Cross Platform, Mobile Development, JavaScript Frameworks, TikTok
249 points by theanirudh 65 days ago | 93 comments
Show HN: I took over Painteresque, a 14 year old Objective-C app and rebuilt it (apple.com)
Painteresque lets you make your photos look like paintings, charcoal drawings, colored pencils, lithographic print, vintage, trippy, retro, portrait, etc.
Software, Mobile Development, Image Editing, Open Source, User Interfaces
117 points by busymom0 69 days ago | 25 comments
Goodbye K-9 Mail (cketti.de)
TL;DR: I quit my job working on Thunderbird for Android and K-9 Mail at MZLA.
Email Clients, Mobile Development, Open Source
248 points by todsacerdoti 71 days ago | 37 comments
Maestro – Next generation mobile UI automation (github.com/mobile-dev-inc)
Maestro is the simplest and most effective UI testing framework for Mobile and Web.
Mobile Development, UI Automation, Testing Frameworks
185 points by jztan 73 days ago | 66 comments
DSLs for Safe iOS/WatchOS Communication (defn.io)
I'm currently writing an Apple Watch counterpart app for Podcatcher.
Mobile Development, iOS, WatchOS, Programming Languages
26 points by Bogdanp 82 days ago | 7 comments
"A calculator app? Anyone could make that." Not true (twitter.com)
Mobile Development, App Development, Software, Programming, Design
7 points by uamuamuam 82 days ago | 3 comments
PyPI Now Supports iOS and Android Wheels for Mobile Python Development (socket.dev)
In a landmark development for the Python community, the Python Packaging Index (PyPI) has officially begun accepting and distributing pre-compiled binary packages, known as "wheels," for both iOS and Android platforms.
Python, Mobile Development, Software, Open Source, Libraries
8 points by feross 85 days ago | 0 comments
Run Deepseek R1 Locally on an iPhone (apple.com)
Pocket: Der einfachste Weg, private LLMs zu nutzen. Es funktioniert vollständig offline und gewährleistet Ihre Privatsphäre, auch ohne Internetverbindung.
Mobile Development, Privacy, iPhone, Local Computing
8 points by tiharz 86 days ago | 2 comments