Looking at the feature list here, most of them I can already do (comment, vote, submit, etc.). Some of the other features I feel like would degrade my experience (polls, notifications).
If you are someone that uses a 3rd-party client to access HN, can you sell me on the killer features (of whichever client you use)? Am I missing out?
- text larger than 12pt
- tap targets larger than 8px across
- collapsible threads without scrolling back to top level comment
Just basic fixes for HN’s broken mobile usability is enough for me to never directly use this site outside of a desktop anymore.
I use it on my phone for three particular reasons: 1) Good dark color-scheme (easier on my eyes when I'm inside) 2) Adjustable font (HN default is way too small for me on a small phone screen) 3) Easily collapsible threads (you just tap anywhere on the comment
Everything else is irrelevant to me, as I barely comment. I'm more interested in the reading, most of the time, and the app helps with that.