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Ask HN: Review my lockscreen newsreader startup

by camdykeman on 1/19/13, 7:09 PM with 5 comments

Frontpage launched last week and is very much a minimum viable product at the moment - it only has minimal functionality and there is still lots to do. Its bootstrapped by myself building the frontend and my cofounder developing the backend.

Frontpage allows you to browse your favourite news and social feeds right from your lock screen without having to enter any passwords or fumble through multiple apps.

Once installed, simple activate Frontpage from Frontpage's settings tab, turn the screen off, and when you turn it back on you can begin browsing content.

Frontpage currently only supports the New York Times (remember, its a MVP). Frontpage is also only available on Android due to the fact that iOS does not allow lock screen augmentation.

We'd love to hear your thoughts!

http://www.frontpageapp.com

  • by camdykeman on 1/19/13, 8:04 PM

    The app is free! Give it a try and let me know what you think, any feedback is appreciated.

    http://www.frontpageapp.com

  • by mflindell on 1/20/13, 11:58 AM

    Cool idea, I really like it. Too bad I have an iPhone. Your website seems kind of laggy on my computer, maybe go a bit easy on the graphics next time.
  • by volkk on 1/19/13, 8:08 PM

    looks like any other aggregating content website, how is yours different?