There must be thousands and thousands of apps that function similar to HN clients. Providing a wrapper of an existing site and some additionally functionality seems pretty standard.
This is another sad example of the power the internet giants have over developers when we're forced to build for their platforms in order to get users.
Completely agreed here, we gave these companies all the power to keep us safe, integrate into our lives, and at the drop of a hat now they can take it away from you with no real way to fight back.
This is another sad example of the power the internet giants have over developers when we're forced to build for their platforms in order to get users.