AudioBib - the audiobook player! Intermediate Hackatho

Inspiration

Audible is currently the most popular audiobook playing application for android, however, it only plays audible type formats, which restricts us audiobook listeners from listening to the most common media files (like .mp3)! We wanted to set out and create an android app that can play more common audiobook files (such as .mp3) that has the features of audible (such as bookmarking, skipping tracks, fast forwarding, etc.).

What it does

Play any .mp3 file; it is especially suited for large files, particularly those that are longer than 10 minutes.

How I built it

With blood, sweat, and tears. Also a lot of caffeine, like 8 redbulls and 3 cappuccinos...

Challenges I ran into

Android app programming! We had to learn how to read .mp3 files, load them, go to the next track, etc.

Accomplishments that I'm proud of

Creating an amazing app with great functionality. Pulling our first all-nighters.

What I learned

So much, I can't even articulate....we learned how to create an android app, how to work with .mp3 files, and

What's next for AudioBib - the audiobook and podcast player!

We're going to continue development and put it on the android app store so that other people won't have to deal with the horrors of the default android music player when playing large audio files!