Bookmarked Android: A Simple Viewer for My Bookmarked Content

Overview

Bookmarked Android is a native Android application designed to provide a seamless reading experience for content saved through the Bookmarked service. Frustrated with the laggy performance of web-based readers on older Android devices, I built this app to offer a lightweight, native solution that loads quickly and renders content beautifully even on resource-constrained devices.

Key Features

• Offline reading capability with local content storage
• Dark and light theme with Material You dynamic color support
• Customizable text size, font, and reading preferences
• Seamless synchronization with Bookmarked cloud service
• Reading progress tracking across devices
• Content categorization and search functionality

Challenges & Solutions

• Optimizing performance for low-end devices while maintaining a smooth UI
• Implementing efficient data synchronization with minimal battery impact
• Designing an intuitive reading experience that works across different screen sizes
• Handling various content formats consistently