Discovery News 1.1.0.0
For those who would like to have this kind of information available while on the go, Discovery News is an app that might come in handy.
Designed specifically for Windows Phone users, this utility offers quick access to a wide variety of content that covers many areas of interest.
Smart layout for a neat GUI
The professional appearance of this utility includes some polished graphics that are consistent from end to end, offering a pleasant experience for anyone who chooses to install and use it.
The neat organization of the content and the smooth navigation among the numerous sections of the application are other advantages that Discovery News brings to the table.
Insofar as the quality of the quality of the multimedia content is concerned, the news are excellent, as the videos and images look very good in every corner of the app.
Browse news categories and read interesting articles
The latest news and the features stories greet you in the main screen as soon as you launch the utility and you can easily switch to other interesting sections by swiping through the interface.
The categorization of the content is a positive thing, as you will be able to easily pick the section that seems most appealing to you and read articles or view clips from history, technology, Earth, human, space, animals or adventure categories.
When loading an article inside Discovery News you have a couple of controls in the main menu hosted at the bottom of the screen, options that make it possible for you to enlarge the font or make it smaller, depending on your preferences.
Video content and sharing options at a glance
There are several video sections include inside this application, so you can view the clips while reading the article or switch to full screen mode by tilting the device in landscape mode.
A neat extra provided by the utility is the "Discovernator" module that presents you some random facts, very interesting and with high educational value.
With a tap on the corresponding button you can load new facts, but note that some of the will repeat relatively soon after being viewed for the first time.
In case you care to share with your friends the knowledge offered by Discovery News, you will be glad to know hat it can send out the links to the respective articles via email, SMS or through social networks you subscribed to.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI10
The app comes with a clean and smooth appearance, featuring carefully designed graphics and high-quality content, so it scores top marks here. |
Function9
This utility contains a lot of useful info and offers a quick search as well as sharing options, so it has a lot of advantages on its side. |
Security10
Perfectly safe to install and use on any compatible device, Discovery News doesn't touch any of the secure system areas. |
Battery5
The considerable power usage of this app makes the battery consumption reach high values during its run time. |
Price10
A real gem for anyone interested in learning more about everything, this application is completely free of costs and annoyances. |
Compatibility8
The more recent Windows Phone powered devices will be able to accommodate this app as it runs on version 8.1 or higher of the OS. |
Specifications
- price:
- 100% Free
- current version:
- 1.1.0.0
- reviewed version:
- 1.1.0.0
- developer:
- Discovery Communications
- category:
- INTERNET & NETWORK
- os version req.:
- 8.1
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- No
- hits:
- 6125