The Independent 5.7.0
Sleek and intuitive interface with plenty of features at hand
The app requires new users to create an account in order to post comments and share articles on various social networking platforms. You can use your Facebook, Twitter or Google account to log in. The app also needs to know other personal information like the year of birth, location and a zip code.
Next, you'll be able to check out the fully comprehensive tutorial that shows you everything you need to know about the app and all of its features. It also shows you which controls to use in order to browse through articles and access tools.
Browse through all sort of interesting articles
The app launches directly with the front page, where you can check out all the top articles of the day tap on one to open. The app shows you the number of top articles and it lets you increase or decrease font size easily. You can also access the comment section and input your own thoughts in the story.
The app comes with notifications in the status bar, informing users of newly added articles. A side menu gives you access to all topics, including tech, football, business, arts, travel and more. In order to read the next article, simply swipe the screen left to open the next one. Articles can also be shared online on social networks.
Access all sections inside the applications
Aside from articles, the app lets you check out the archive of the most recent editions and download them on your device. You can also check the weather in multiple locations or search for stories using keywords.
It also lets you manage subscriptions which give you full access to the daily newspaper and supplements, for 20.09$ per month or 231.294 per year. Other than that you can solve crossword puzzles or Sudoku inside the app and save your progress to continue later.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI9
The app has a really clean interface that makes it easy to browse through articles and read stories on various topics. |
Function9
It works just fine, the app has all sort of topics neatly arranged in a side menu and it even provides you with access to the archive and to crosswords. |
Security8
It needs some permissions from your phone and online registration but it shouldn't really pose any privacy issues. |
Battery6
Consumption is a bit high so make sure to keep an eye on resources when using this app. |
Price8
It's not free, it comes with ads which can be removed if you subscribe to the newspaper. |
Compatibility8
It should work on devices running Android version 2.3.3 or later, making it accessible to many users. |
It's a really nice news reader app that gives you access to all the neat articles by The Independent newspaper.
Specifications
- price:
- Free with ads
- current version:
- 5.7.0
- reviewed version:
- 5.7.0
- developer:
- Independent Digital News & Media Limited
- category:
- INTERNET & NETWORK
- os version req.:
- Android version 2.3.3 or later
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- Yes. subscribe for 20.09$ per month
- hits:
- 267