News

Pros

• Convenient posting of posts from mobile devices;
• Successful layout of elements, font size;
• Favorite posts can be saved in bookmarks;
• Convenient browsing of posts, reading and leaving comments from mobile devices;
• All the necessary functionality is available: likes, dislikes, discussion threads, push notifications about new publications, replies to comments;
• Availability of light and dark themes to choose from.

Cons

• Some users report problems with downloading the application, stating that it only works with VPN enabled;
• On several devices, issues are noted when switching between applications (the utility closes);
• Some users note the inconvenience of disabling notifications about comments in the article;
• The user's viewing position is not saved when scrolling through the feed, and read posts are not hidden.

Pros

• Convenient viewing of materials on the Habr community;
• Individual customization of text display (font style and size);
• Various themes for customization;
• Convenient filters for searching for articles of interest;
• The application is distributed for free;
• Suitable for all current versions of Android.

Cons

• Presence of errors in the application - users point out a non-functioning return button and other malfunctions in the program;
• Does not remember on which page of the feed the user stopped;
• The presence of banners can interfere with content viewing.

Pros

• Personalization: the application allows the user to choose the topics and news sources that interest them, creating a personalized news feed.
• Recommendations: the application analyzes the user's preferences and offers recommendations based on their interests.
• User-friendly: the interface of the application is intuitive, making it simple and easy to use.
• The application has a "view news from different perspectives" button, which helps to obtain more comprehensive information on the topic.
• All news is divided into eight sections: sports, entertainment, Russia, world, and others.
• Authoritative sources of information and only high-quality content. Google News neural networks study millions of news articles every day and select only the best ones.
• For fans of electronic magazines and newspapers, there are paid subscriptions to their favorite publishers. The application will notify about the release of a new issue.

Cons

• Limitation of information sources: the "Google News" app may be limited in the selection of news sources, which can restrict the diversity of information. Currently, there is no option to add your own news sources to the list.
• Advertisements: the app features banner ads and video ads, which can distract users from reading the news.
• Access restrictions in certain regions: some news may be unavailable in certain countries or regions.
• No option to mark as "read" or "unread".
• The app often displays "an error occurred" in Russia. Requires a VPN connection for proper functioning.

Pros

• A convenient and user-friendly search interface that does not clutter the mobile device screen.
• Advertising is seamlessly integrated into the content and does not distract from reading an article, nor interrupt viewing video content.
• The "text-only" option simplifies visual representation of content and removes unnecessary formatting elements.
• Smart notifications alert users about the availability of new content based on their individual preferences.
• Quick navigation through all article categories is possible.
• Sharing selected materials through social media platforms.
• Automatic content updates without the need for a reload.
• The app helps conserve internet data usage.
• The ability to view the latest comments on a specific channel.
• Does not require significant system resources of the mobile device.
• The widget with a news feed can be set up anywhere on the smartphone screen.

Cons

• A complex process of monetization for blog authors.
• The absence of geolocation option and location binding leads to the display of regional news in the feed, which is not interesting to the user.
• Problems with unsubscribing from uninteresting content, after blocking the source, it periodically reappears in the feed.
• Low speed of statistics updating.
• The loading of video content depends on the speed of the internet connection.

Pros

• No need to load content through a browser and significantly faster content loading.
• Save favorite posts in the smartphone's memory for viewing at a convenient time in offline mode.
• The most popular publications go into a separate rating called "Hot".
• Create a personalized news feed based on personal preferences.
• Upload images directly to the gadget's gallery.
• The application is distributed free of charge.
• Quick moderation of negative and prohibited content, as well as blocking fake profiles.
• Any post can be shared through social networks, email, and messengers.
• Users can set restrictions on text uploads to control smartphone memory.
• No need to register to view the general news feed.

Cons

• Takes up a significant amount of system resources on the user's device.
• The author cannot delete their own posts and account, they need to contact customer support.

Pros

• The application is distributed on a free basis and is automatically checked by antivirus during updates.
• Quick moderation of negative and aggressive comments, with subsequent account blocking.
• Favorite content can be shared using social networks and messengers.
• Users can set restrictions on downloads to control smartphone memory.
• Registration is not required to view the latest news feed, weather, and currency exchange rates.
• The presence of a dark theme helps reduce visual strain during nighttime hours.

Cons

• There is a lot of advertising information, including in video format.
• There is no option to display the publication in text format only for ease of reading.