Am editing this to move subscription info to the top after seeing high interest in what happens after the first 6 months. I'd found their explanation under Settings/Frequently asked Questions. It explains that it's free for 6 months, and then AFTER that, there'll be an OPTION to continue for another 6 months for $1 for the entire *additional* 6 months if we decide to subscribe afterward. So, no automatic opt-in after the first 6 months.
... If we do choose to purchase the optional *additional* 6 months for $1 payment at the Amazon apps store, this action will automatically opt us into a full-price subscription after the 2nd 6-month term is completed, which will be $3.99 per month.
I like the layout. Quality images in high-resolution head the full-text, meaty articles in easy-to-read, well-spaced text - an especially clean look in comparison to most news apps. There are usually additional photos and apparently sometimes a video although I haven't run into one in my two days of quick browsing. Am reading with an older Kindle Fire HDX and have no speed problems.
You get morning and evening editions, "with updates for major breaking stories."
I especially like the responsive pinch-zoom in and out. You can change the layout, that way, between one- and two-page reading and enlarge a story for eyes that require larger print, with great control over the size of photos and text.
You can save articles (tap the ribbon tab at top right) and the saved articles will be listed at the bottom of the table of contents at the left (accessed with the Menu icon or a swipe from left). However, since the edition changes at least twice a day, I'd save a story if you don't have time to read it right away, as some stories will be dropped as new ones come in. Saved articles can still be read after the issue has been replaced with the current one. A great feature.
If you like a lead photo, you can tap it to select it and tap it again to isolate it and even do a screenshot to save it for personal use. You can pinch-zoom other photos to see them even more clearly, since the quality of images is fantastic.
Each time you open the app, you get today's news, in the current edition, so that solves any storage problem, as a graphics-heavy daily newspaper app is of course very large. (This will be somewhat slower-loading on the Yr 2012 models.)
There are of course ads, as with paper newspapers, but the ads don't interfere with story space and are separate, at intervals.
Very easy to navigate, and it's fast, smooth, and beautiful. Kudos to the app developers.
The NY Times app option to read more than 10 articles a month is currently $20/mo., so I personally find the $4/mo. after the first year, for all articles, a decent price.
If you're an avid news reader, or even a light one (it's well-organized for quick access to categories of interest), this is a no-brainer, for at least the first 6 months.
Suggestion to developers: A somewhat darker font would be easier on the eyes that are often already fixed on LCD screens for hours. Grayish text is 'in' but Black fonts give more contrast, more like a book or newspaper.
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Release Date: 2014
Date first listed on Amazon: October 27, 2014
Developed By: Washington Post Company
ASIN: B00LI6CXZA
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- STUNNING VISUALS: Gain a deeper understanding of stories through bold photos and immersive graphics.
- IN-DEPTH READING: Immerse yourself in a full story, where the focus is on storytelling enhanced by visual elements.
- STREAMLINED DESIGN: Enjoy an uncluttered reading experience and avoid being overloaded by constant news updates.
- AWARD-WINNING COVERAGE: Stay informed with quality national reporting and expertly curated articles.
- TWO DAILY EDITIONS: Receive two complete daily editions, plus important updates throughout the day.
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Designed specifically for your device, this app keeps you informed with award-winning national and international news coverage – along with striking photography and informative graphics that bring stories to life. Intuitive browsing and a streamlined design allow you to seamlessly navigate through stories and enjoy in-depth reading.User Data Privacy
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Version: 4.39.1
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Minimum Operating System: Android 5.0
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Paid advertisements masquerade as official WPost content
Pros:- Generally good content from Washington Post, when it *is* from Washington Post.Cons:- Very poor at maintaining position when leaving and returning to app (on Kindle, at least).- Advertisements masquerade as content. In the old print days you could easily spot full-page ads because they would be printed in a different font. No longer—full advertisements are now presented to look exactly like factual articles, the only distinguishing feature being the byline. I'm paying for the content; i don't know why i'm seeing ads *at all* let alone presented in a way that i must scrutinize them to know that they are ads. The Post's journalistic integrity has reached nadir in this app. (See attached screenshot; the one on the left is a paid ad.)
