AI-Driven News Podcast App Development
Ankit Kathiriya
Tech Stack
Frontend: Flutter (iOS & Android)
Backend: Firebase (Auth, Firestore, Cloud Functions)
Architecture: MVVM with Provider for state management
AI Integration: GPT-based models for summarizing news into audio scripts
Audio Engine: Just Audio for playback, background audio, and media controls
Notifications: Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) for daily updates and new content
Deployment: CI/CD via Codemagic for automated builds and store uploads
Core Features
AI-Curated News Podcasts: Converts trending news into short, AI-narrated audio episodes
Personalized Feed: Tailors news content to user interests and regions
Text-to-Speech Playback: Natural-sounding voices for a smooth listening experience
Offline Mode: Download episodes and listen on the go without internet
Playback Controls: Adjust speed, skip, rewind, and resume easily
Daily Alerts: Stay updated with push notifications for new releases
Clean, Audio-First UI: Minimalist design optimized for distraction-free listening
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Posted Jun 17, 2025
I developed the Quik News app using Flutter, featuring AI-powered news-to-podcast conversion, personalized feeds, offline playback, and cross-platform support.
