Pocket: Save Articles and Videos to View Later 5.6.6
Save online content for later reading
Pocket allows you to save news articles or videos, directly from your internet browser. Tap on the share icon and select Add to pocket. The content is automatically saved in the app and you can access it anytime. It's a useful tool for when you're traveling and mobile internet connection is not always available.
This app comes with onscreen instructions on how to archive, favorite, share, organize or even listen to saved items and it also has a manual with pictures, if you need more help. In addition, you can set the app to automatically return to you reading position, if you didn't have time to finish a whole article.
Organize your saved content
All saved items are organized into several categories, articles, videos, images and content you received on various accounts. You can archive or favorite important items, to make sure you have access anytime and from any of your devices, as Pocket provides the option of synching devices and sharing saved content.
Customize and adjust display settings
This app helps make your reading experience more comfortable with various settings to adjust display and to save content. You can set storage limits, switch to web view or add tags to articles. Videos come with settings for adjusting the quality and the option to switch to full view.
Moreover, with the tap of one button you can share saved content on various social networking sites and you can set Pocket to download content only on wireless connection, to save data usage. However, you must upgrade to premium for a permanent library and for more features
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Bottom Line
Design / UI9
The easy-to-view layout is a comfortable way of reading or listening to online content, when internet connection is no longer available. |
Function9
Works smoothly, content is divided into categories and may be archived. |
Security9
It requires setting up or logging into an account to archive content. |
Battery8
It's not a battery drainer so you don't have to worry about that when reading saved articles, but it's an issue when watching videos. |
Price9
It's free of charge, doesn't come with ads but for a permanent library and other features, you must upgrade to premium. |
Compatibility8
It requires Android version 2.3 or later. |
Great app for avid readers of news articles and for people who want to watch videos while offline.
Specifications
- price:
- Free with IAP
- current version:
- 5.6.6
- reviewed version:
- 5.6.6
- developer:
- Read It Later, Inc.
- category:
- PRODUCTIVITY
- os version req.:
- Android 2.3 or later
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- Yes. Pocket Premium $4.99 (monthly), Pocket Premium $44.99 (annually)
- hits:
- 327