# DevBytes-For Busy Developers

> Read tech, coding, and AI news on US's leading developer news app

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.candelalabs.devbytes?hl=fr](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.candelalabs.devbytes?hl=fr)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.candelalabs.devbytes`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** DevBytes: Tech, AI and Coding news
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 6,781,068
- **Rating:** 4.51 / 5 (19,493 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-09
- **First published:** 2022-03-21
- **Publisher country:** SG
- **Size:** 20 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.candelalabs.devbytes)
- **Website:** [https://devbytes.co.in/news](https://devbytes.co.in/news)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://devbytes.co.in/privacy-policy](https://devbytes.co.in/privacy-policy)

## Description

Fun fact: Developers don’t actually spend all day coding. Half their time is lost juggling 17 browser tabs, one endlessly active chat thread, and a mysterious temp123.py file they barely remember creating. Add Reddit, YouTube tutorials, Medium articles, GitHub repos, Slack threads, and a dozen other random tabs into the mix, and what you get is NOT productivity. It is digital gymnastics.<br><br>Meet DevBytes, the app that can fix it all <br><br>Instead of juggling 10 different apps just to stay updated, DevBytes brings everything you need in one clean, fast, and distraction-free space. No clutter. No ads. Just the essentials that make you a sharper, smarter developer. DevBytes can keep you plugged in without the overwhelm, in just 5-7 minutes a day.<br><br>Here’s what you will get with DevBytes:<br><br>Lightning-fast updates<br>Quick coding news/updates without the endless scroll. New frameworks, trending GitHub repos, AI breakthroughs: All in minutes. <br><br>Content that matters <br>Deep dives that make you think like a senior dev. Think system design, architecture patterns, scalability: The stuff that does not fit in a tweet.<br><br>Learning by doing <br>Tutorials and demos you can actually follow. Watch, learn, and code along. Because sometimes reading is not enough, and Stack Overflow is not a teacher.<br><br>Skill sharpening<br>Coding challenges that train your brain, not your patience. Real problems, step-by-step solutions, and none of that copy-paste-and-hope-it-works memorization.<br><br>DevBot<br>Your AI coding sidekick. It explains snippets, debugs, and improves your productivity. Like ChatGPT, but customized for you!<br><br>Who uses DevBytes?<br>Professional developers: Stay ahead of fast-moving frameworks, libraries, and best practices without wasting hours.<br>Freelancers and Indie hackers: Focus on building and shipping, not hunting down updates.<br>Open-source contributors: Track trending repos, discover useful projects, and sharpen your skills for real-world contributions.<br>Tech enthusiasts: Even if you are not coding full-time, DevBytes keeps you plugged into the innovations shaping the industry.<br><br>Another fun fact: The average dev spends more time Googling error messages than writing actual code. DevBytes cannot fix all your bugs, but it can make sure the time you spend is productive, smart, and actually useful.<br><br>We built DevBytes because we were tired of scattered platforms, endless tabs, and ad-heavy feeds that slow you down. Developers deserve a tool that respects their time, their focus, and their love for learning.<br><br>Great developers are not born knowing everything. They know where to learn efficiently, how to stay ahead, and how to keep improving without burning out.<br><br>DevBytes is that place. One app. Everything you need. Zero nonsense.

## Rankings

- #19,233 — Overall
- #49 — github

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.candelalabs.devbytes.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.candelalabs.devbytes.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users praise the app for its clean, minimal design and quick, bite-sized updates that are easy to read during breaks. The writing is clear and feels authored by real developers, making it trustworthy. It’s fast and optimized, letting you catch up on trends without clutter. It also provides practical value with debugging libraries, GitHub repos, and AI project references, making it especially useful for developers who want concise learning on the go.

### Pros

- Clean, minimal UI design with readable fonts
- Short, bite-sized updates that are quick to read
- Fast and optimized performance
- Developer-friendly content with practical resources (debugging libraries, GitHub repos, AI projects)
- Clear, easy-to-follow writing that feels authored by real developers

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