PressReader - News access & reading

This app I started using this week is just amazing. Compared to other emagazine apps like RBDigital, this one is definitely superior. The text view option for articles is a game-changer, especially for reading on a phone. Overall, I haven't encountered any major issues, except for a slight delay when downloading a publication. However, I do wonder, how is it possible that the website is so slow and clunky when the app is so well-made?

During Covid-19, I started using it regularly and now I can't imagine my day without it. This product is amazing - almost perfect. I use it on a basic 10-inch Android tablet (Samsung Galaxy Tab A) for reading my favorite newspaper with ease. The only issue is that sometimes the text on a page appears a bit blurry. Normally, I just switch to text view and then back, but sometimes I have to restart the app or reboot my tablet.

I was using this app with my local library access. I never had any problems logging in before, but now it seems that the option to log in that way is gone or not working. The only choice left is to sign up and pay a monthly fee. They didn't even give a heads-up that the access would be taken away. This situation is just not satisfactory.

The reading experience is great. After the latest update, the app can display in full screen without any black block covering the camera hole on my phone. But I have to deduct one star because every few days, the app keeps logging me out when I sign in with my library. This affects the auto download feature, especially for daily newspapers.

The app is great and covers a wide range of publications. There are some small issues, like inconsistencies in the favoriting system. For example, after I favorite The Guardian, it appears on my browse page, but if I favorite The Washington Post, it doesn't show up unless I search for it. Also, the app often asks me to sign in again when I leave a publication, especially when I'm trying to delete something.

Great service that gives access to lots of publications through one consistent interface. I think it's really handy, you can use it anywhere with internet. Plus, you don't have to subscribe - you can just buy the specific magazine or newspaper issue you want.

You can read lots of newspapers and magazines with this app. The selection may vary based on your subscription or library. I enjoy reading news from different countries and languages, and it's convenient to do it all in one place.

The sign-in design needs improvement. When I install it on a device, I have to switch to a faster internet connection. Otherwise, the drop-down list doesn't show up when I select 'libraries & groups'. This happens because the system fetches the entire list of libraries, including some logos, within a 10-second time limit. The list is approximately 4MB in size now. To fix this, they can separate the logos from the list.