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4.0

57 Votes

  • Category News/Magazines
  • Program license Free
  • Version 9.8.5.2
  • Size 9 MB
  • Works under: Android
  • Program available in English
  • Content rating Everyone
  • Package name com.dottedcircle.paperboy
  • Program by Dotted Circle
    WindMills of your Mind , Whitefield, Bangalore Karnataka India

Paperboy is a customizable newsreader app that allows users to curate their own personal digital magazine, drawing news from their preferred media sources.

Getting Started

Upon launching Paperboy, users are prompted to log in using their Google, Facebook, or Twitter account. Existing Feedly users can seamlessly import their news feed, eliminating the need to manually source and add news outlets. The ease of set up is one of the app's standout features, providing a user-friendly introduction to the software.

Offline Reading

The highlight of Paperboy's functionality is the ability to read content offline. Users can load articles while connected to the internet, and then read them later, even without a connection. This includes not only text but also accompanying photographs, making the offline experience as rich and immersive as the online one. This feature enhances the app's accessibility, allowing users to stay informed no matter their connectivity situation.

Integration with Other Apps

Another noteworthy feature of Paperboy is its ability to integrate with other applications. The app can be paired with Pocket, allowing for easy saving and organizing of articles. Additionally, it can be used in conjunction with Muzei to view articles, offering further flexibility in how users can consume their news content. This inter-app operability greatly extends the functionality of Paperboy, making it a versatile tool for news consumption.

Design and Functionality

Paperboy's design is both aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly. It offers a good number of features without overwhelming the user, striking a balance between functionality and simplicity. The layout is intuitive, making navigation through the app effortless. With its sleek design and robust features, Paperboy is a strong contender in the newsreader app market.

Pros

  • Easy setup with various login options
  • Offline reading feature
  • Integration with other apps
  • User-friendly design

Cons

  • Requires an account to use

Bug Fixes

Potentially dangerous permissions

  • READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to read from external storage.
  • WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to write to external storage.

Other permissions

  • ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Allows applications to access information about networks.
  • INTERNET: Allows applications to open network sockets.
  • RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting. If you don't request this permission, you will not receive the broadcast at that time. Though holding this permission does not have any security implications, it can have a negative impact on the user experience by increasing the amount of time it takes the system to start and allowing applications to have themselves running without the user being aware of them. As such, you must explicitly declare your use of this facility to make that visible to the user.
  • VIBRATE: Allows access to the vibrator.
  • WAKE_LOCK: Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
  • com.android.vending.BILLING
  • com.dottedcircle.paperboy.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
  • com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
  • com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
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