Show HN: An open source webbluetooth and NFC browser for iOS
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I am developing hardware products with NFC and BLE. I built this browser because I lack support of WebNFC and WebBluetooth in existing browsers. Using a native app or a spare Android phone is not the fastest way to test a new feature / integration in my hardware. How it works: it uses WebKit and standard WebNFC/WebBluetooth Javascript interfaces - so any existing js app will work. How to try: github or app store Plans: security/privacy focus - isolation mode for specific websites to prevent…
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Show HN: An open source webbluetooth and NFC browser for iOS was first seen on Hacker News · Show HN on Nov 6, 2026. Since then it has appeared in 46 checks on 2 different days. Its best position was #1 of 30, reached on Nov 6, 16:20 UTC. It dropped off the list after Nov 7, 13:20 UTC.
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Is Show HN: An open source webbluetooth and NFC browser for iOS trending on Show HN right now?
Not at the moment. It was last on the list on Nov 7, 13:20 UTC, after 2 days of trending.
What is the highest rank Show HN: An open source webbluetooth and NFC browser for iOS reached?
#1 on Hacker News · Show HN, on Nov 6, 16:20 UTC. Trendoday checks this list every 30 minutes.
How long has Show HN: An open source webbluetooth and NFC browser for iOS been trending?
It was first seen on Nov 6, 2026 and has been on the list on 2 days (46 checks) since.
How much discussion did it get on Hacker News?
14 points and 0 comments; submitted by hito on Nov 6, 2026.