ABC News
Comprehensive GUI with lots of features
Many news reader apps start with a nice tutorial showing new users how to navigate inside the app and access all of their features. ABC News also comes with a tutorial and lots of instructions to get you started.
It doesn't need online registration, which is great since users aren't required to provide any personal information in order to benefit from all the tools that the app provides you with.
ABC News also has a darker theme, aside from the light one and lets users adjust the font size for stories. It can be set to only sync stories on WiFi or refresh articles once every 4 hours. Push notifications can be enabled if you wish or you can adjust the quiet time in which the app won't post any alerts.
Browse through all sort of articles
The side menu gives you access to all sections and topics inside the app, including to articles on politics, lifestyle, health, finance and more. You can adjust the position of topics and make it easier to access only the ones that interest you the most.
The great thing about this app is that it lets you watch videos and read articles at the same time, by scrolling the text under the video. All top stories come in a separate section, while you will also find the most popular stories under the top reads section. If you're only checking out the news in the evening, you'll find a recap of top articles under the daily rewind section.
Watch shows and listen to the radio
If you're on the go it doesn't mean that you must miss all the important news on your favorite ABC shows. The app comes with a separate section that features top stories on all shows at the station.
You can also tune in and listen to ABC radio directly from the app or save articles and read them later. There's also the option of following stories and receiving alerts whenever the situation is updated with new information, so you'll always be informed on certain events and topics.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI9
The interface is really nice providing users with all the tools they need to stay on top of the news and make the app their own. |
Function9
It lets you read articles and watch videos at the same time, while also creating a playlist of reports that you'd like to follow. |
Security8
No online registration is required, while the app does need some permissions that aren't really connected to its features. |
Battery7
Consumption is moderate, but you should still keep an eye on resources when using this app. |
Price10
It's completely free of charge, no ads or in-app purchases whatsoever. |
Compatibility7
The developer didn't mention Android versions compatible with this app. |
It's a really well-developed and nice app, filled with all sorts of ABC content.
Specifications
- price:
- 100% Free
- current version:
- Varies with device
- reviewed version:
- 2.8
- developer:
- ABC News
- category:
- INTERNET & NETWORK
- os version req.:
- Varies with device
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- No
- hits:
- 181