Lifehacker - Life hacks, tips 1.1
Lifehacker - Life hacks, tips is a nice application that you can use, it's filled with all sort of tools and features that you can use in order to read interesting articles from lifehacker.com directly on your phone.
Sleek and intuitive interface
The app doesn't come with a tutorial or any kind of instructions, which is quite inconvenient since it means that users won't be able to get some guidance when launching this app. It comes with material design and a side menu allowing users to access sections faster.
It even has a settings menu with some options and changes that you can make to the app's interface and functions. The app comes with two themes that you can use, one light and one dark, which is extremely useful when browsing at night.
Browse through all sort of interesting articles
All the latest articles are displayed on the main menu, together with photos on the right. Simply scroll the screen down to check them out and find the ones that you would like to read.
It has an overflow icon on the top right corner of the screen, it's filled with some options. You can hide or delete read articles so they wouldn't appear on the screen.
There's also the option to switch the layout and pick from grid, tile, list, card list or card magazine. Moreover, the app lets you sort articles by date, read or title. Use the search bar to type in keywords and find certain stories.
More features and tools
In case you didn't know,
lifehacker.com is filled with all sort of interesting articles, tips. It recommends downloads, web sites and shortcuts that help you work smarter and save time. The app allows users to bookmark articles that they like, adjust text size, copy links or share stories with friends online.You can also have the app translate content into various languages, with the tap of one finger. The app only opens snippets of articles, if you want to read them fully, you'll have to open them in your browser. There's the option to sync information inside the app, but only on WiFi connection.
It comes with a feature that allows users to adjust notifications, which is quite useful. It has a widget for the home screen so you wouldn't have to launch the app, in order to check out stories.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI9
It sports a really nice interface that uses material design and a side menu, together with two themes that you can choose from. |
Function9
It works just fine, it has lots of tools for reading articles, adjusting font size, syncing content and managing features. |
Security9
It needs access to only a few areas of your phone, only to those that are connected to its features. |
Battery8
Consumption is moderate, so you don't need to worry about the app draining your battery resources. |
Price9
It has some banner ads, but it's missing the option of removing them with in-app purchases. |
Compatibility8
The app should work on devices running Android version 4.0 or later, making it accessible to many users. |
It's one of the best feed readers for lifehacker.com, it's filled with all sort of interesting tools and features.
Specifications
- price:
- Free with ads
- current version:
- 1.1
- reviewed version:
- 1.1
- developer:
- Miroslav Vitula
- category:
- INTERNET & NETWORK
- os version req.:
- Android version 4.0 or later
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- No
- hits:
- 482