Circa News 3.1.3
Circa News collects all sort of interesting and up-to-date articles and delivers them to users in a sleek and clean interface that makes it really easy to read and get articles only on topics that interest you the most.
Clean interface with plenty of features at hand
Circa News comes with a tutorial and some instructions to get you started, but you shouldn't really need them since the app's interface is really easy-to-use. It doesn't follow the same guidelines as other apps, like a side menu or a toolbar on the bottom of the screen, but provides the user with enough screen space to read articles.
You'll find some options and settings under the overflow icon in the right side of the screen. But the app requires online registration, you can create an account using your Google or Facebook profile, or use an email address.
Customize the app to your liking
The app launches with the home screen featuring your news feed and the option to find articles easy by using the search bar on top. Simply scroll through headlines to find interesting articles, the app loads images in the background of the text, so that they wouldn't take too much space.
In addition, it shows the news category below headlines, simply tap on an item to open and swipe to read the next. You can follow the story and receive notifications whenever updates are made or share it on social networks. The app divides articles into sections, to make them easier to read and it also provides you with reports on the same topic.
Create your own news feed
Long press on the text to copy and save it to the clipboard. You can also create your own feed easily, by customizing the topics, choose from arts, business, environment, politics, science and more. The app lets you check out followed stories, so you can get the latest information.
A bubble on the top of the screen shows you how many articles were added, tap on it to access the wire section, which contains updates for followed stories and a daily brief with interesting articles. The app can be set to download content to your phone automatically, so you can read them offline. It can also be set to provide you with breaking news alerts and a weekly news digest.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI9
The interface is really nice with a clean and fresh design, featuring plenty of tools at hand but no night mode. |
Function9
It works perfectly, providing users with plenty of articles, it updates it feed in real time and it downloads content for offline use. |
Security8
It only need access to a few areas of your phone but it does want online registration with a social networking profile or email address. |
Battery8
Consumption is normal, the app shouldn't drain your resources so you don't need to worry about that. |
Price10
It doesn't come with any sort of ads or in-app purchases. |
Compatibility7
It should work on devices running Android version 4.0.3 or later, making it inaccessible to some users. |
It's a really nice news reader with lots of potential.
Specifications
- price:
- 100% Free
- current version:
- 3.1.3
- reviewed version:
- 3.1.3
- developer:
- Circa 1605, Inc.
- category:
- INTERNET & NETWORK
- os version req.:
- Android version 4.0.3 or later
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- No
- hits:
- 885