HackerBook

Tao Xu News iPhoneiPadiPod touch

HackerBook is a free News app for iPhone and iPad by Tao Xu. Rated 5.0/5 from 3 ratings. Requires iOS 15.1. Updated January 10, 2025.

Rating: 5.0; 3 ratings
Price: Free; on the App Store
Size: 9 MB; Age 17+
Updated: Jan 10; 2025 · v1.8.2

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About HackerBook

Stay in the loop with the top trending topics on Hacker News using our streamlined app. Our main interface showcases the hottest discussions, ensuring you are always updated with the tech community's buzz. Navigating the vast world of Hacker News has never been this effortless and efficient. Dive in and immerse yourself in the heart of tech discourse! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

What’s new

Version 1.8.2 · Updated January 10, 2025

Bug fixed

App privacy

The developer, Tao Xu, reported these privacy practices to Apple.

Data Used to Track You

The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:

Identifiers: Device ID

Data Not Linked to You

The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:

Identifiers: Device ID

Used for: Analytics, Product Personalization

App details

HackerBook is a free News app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, developed by Tao Xu. It is rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings on the App Store, requires iOS 15.1 or later and is 9 MB to download. It was first released on October 5, 2023 and last updated on January 10, 2025.

Category: News
Rating: 5.0 / 5 (3 ratings)
Price: Free
Version: 1.8.2
Size: 9 MB
Requires: iOS 15.1 or later
Compatibility: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
Languages: English
Age rating: 17+
Released: October 5, 2023
Last updated: January 10, 2025
Developer: Tao Xu

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