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Another XKCD Viewer (TEST)

Kishore Babu

Another XKCD Viewer (TEST) is a fan-made Android app for browsing XKCD comics, including each comic’s title, image, and hover text. It supports pinch-to-zoom, swipe navigation, image caching, and sharing through social media platforms, with new comics following XKCD’s Monday, Wednesday, and Friday publishing schedule.

ToolsAndroid 1.1
Download1.1 · 1.6 MB · APK

App information

Developer
Kishore Babu
Category
Tools
Package name
com.kishorebabu.android.AnotherXKCDViewer
Version
1.1
File size
1.6 MB
Requires
Android Language:

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About this app

Another XKCD Viewer (TEST) is a fan-made app for browsing XKCD comics and viewing their titles, images, and hover text in one place. It is designed for readers who want to follow new comics and move through the collection using touch-based controls.

What comic information does the app show?

The app provides access to the title, image, and hover text associated with every XKCD comic. This preserves more of each comic’s available content than displaying the image alone, which is useful when the hover text contributes context or an additional joke.

How can comics be browsed?

Pinch-to-zoom is available for enlarging comic artwork, while swipe navigation is provided for moving through comics. These controls are intended for browsing on a touchscreen and help users inspect images and change comics without relying only on fixed buttons.

Does it prepare images before they are opened?

Another XKCD Viewer (TEST) includes an image-caching system that preloads comics so the next image can be ready to view. The source describes this as a way to reduce loading delays during browsing, although it does not specify how much storage the cache uses or how it is managed.

Can comics be shared?

The app includes sharing options for sending favorite comics through various social media platforms. The source does not identify the individual services or describe additional sharing controls.

How often should new comics appear?

New comics are described as being uploaded on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, matching XKCD’s regular publishing schedule. The app is not formally affiliated with XKCD or Randall Munroe, so it should be understood as a fan-made viewer rather than an official XKCD application.

Are customization settings available?

The supplied information states that the app does not currently offer customizable settings or preferences. No further configuration options are documented.

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APK1.1

23 Sep 2024 · stable

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Who developed Another XKCD Viewer (TEST)?

The supplied listing identifies Kishore Babu as the developer.

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