DrNews: Tech & GitHub Reader

Stay updated with the latest in technology, software engineering, and developer news directly from GitHub repositories with DrNews from popular source, 科技爱好者周刊, git.github.io/rev_news/ and more.

DrNews turns public Markdown feeds and technical repositories into a distraction-free, beautifully formatted reading experience designed specifically for software engineers, developers, and tech enthusiasts.

Key Features:

• GitHub Repository Integration: Subscribe directly to technical blogs, documentation feeds, release notes, and Markdown-based news sources hosted on GitHub.
• Lightning-Fast Markdown Renderer: Enjoy rich article rendering complete with syntax-highlighted code blocks, mathematical tables, inline images, and clean typography.
• Full Offline Reading: Articles and feeds are automatically cached locally so you can read seamlessly without an active internet connection.
• Instant Full-Text Search: Quickly search across all downloaded articles and feeds using high-performance SQLite Full-Text Search (FTS4/FTS5).
• Expressive Material 3 Design: Built with modern Material Design 3 guidelines featuring dynamic colors, dark theme support, and edge-to-edge layout.
• Customizable Reading Experience: Tailor font size, line spacing, image display, and content layouts to fit your preferences.
• Smart Background Synchronization: Efficient background sync powered by Android WorkManager ensures your feeds stay current without draining battery.
• Bookmarks & Reading History: Save articles for later reference and review your reading history anytime.
• Privacy-First : Zero trackers, and no user registration required. Your reading data stays private on your device.

Why DrNews?
Unlike traditional RSS readers that clog your view with ads and clutter, DrNews focuses on clean technical content sourced straight from open open-source repositories and Markdown publications. Whether you are following open-source projects, engineering team blogs, or tech changelogs, DrNews delivers a focused reading environment tailored for developers.

✨ Feature Highlights (Bullet Points for Marketing Graphics & Store Assets)
1. GitHub Markdown Feeds: Directly sync technical blogs and repos hosted on GitHub.
2. Powerful Offline Engine: Local Caching & Full-Text Search across all articles.
3. Custom Reader Controls: Adjust font size, themes, and line spacing on the fly.
4. Material 3 Expressive UI: Dynamic color customization with light/dark theme support.
5. Zero Tracking: 100% private, ad-free reading experience without user registration.
🔒 Privacy & Data Safety Declarations
Data Collection & Sharing
• Personal Data Collected: None
• Financial Information: None
• Location Data: None
• User Contacts / Photos: None
• Device & Other Identifiers: None
• Data Shared with Third Parties: No user data is ever collected or shared.
Security Practices
• Data Encrypted in Transit: Yes – All communication with GitHub servers uses TLS/HTTPS connections enforced via Network Security Config.
• Data Deletion: All cached articles, bookmarks, and preferences are stored locally on device. Users can clear app data or uninstall the app to permanently delete all local data.
🔑 Permission Explanations
Permission
Purpose
android.permission.INTERNET
Required to fetch Markdown articles, repository feeds, and images from GitHub endpoints over secure HTTPS connections.
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required to detect network availability prior to running background sync tasks, saving battery and data when offline.
🚀 Release Notes (v1.0.0)
Welcome to the initial production release of DrNews!