Automattic / Automattic/pocket-casts-android

Make the bookmarking process in android app using the headphones/tws completely handsfree.

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[Priority] Low [Project] Bookmarks [Type] Enhancement
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Kotlin
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Description

### Description

Currently, when we tap on our headphones to bookmark the timestamp while listening to a podcast, it asks us to "name the bookmark" instead of assuming a default name and bookmarking it automatically without needing the user to touch the screen. This defeats the purpose of a complete hands free bookmarking experience which could be VERY useful while doing other activities (chores, running, workout, etc.). Here's my reddit post for the same. https://www.reddit.com/r/pocketcasts/comments/1kcxzmg/whats_the_point_of_bookmarking_hands_free_with/

Would love if this bookmark popup is removed. Thanks a lot.

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Research direction

Start by tracing the Android headphones/TWS bookmark action and the "name the bookmark" popup described in the issue. Done means a headphone tap creates a bookmark with a default name without requiring screen interaction; verify the behavior while listening to a podcast.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, kotlin
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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