NewspaperDirect released a major update of PressReader for Android devices (version 4.0), bringing two new features to the mix – high definition PDF rendering and SmartFlow news presentation. The mentioned PDF rendering engine is touted to “set a new benchmark for news reading apps,” while the SmartFlow technology presents complete stories and pages in a continuous, engaging flow that “maximizes readability and invites exploration of related content.” Of course, you can still use the “traditional” Replica View, which shows newspapers and magazines in its original form.
Some other PressReader features include:
- SmartZoom that automatically positions the zoomed-in view to the beginning of an article.
- Press and hold (i.e. Long Press) activation of contextually driven actions like sharing of stories, listening to articles through on-demand audio capabilities, and copy/pasting into applications that support it (e.g. Evernote, Instapaper).
- Two-finger-pinch to adjust font and image sizes, and a choice of different font types.
- Cross-title keyword search.
- Desktop thumbnails of the most recently downloaded publications for instant access to the latest issues.
- Authorization of PressReader with a PressDisplay.com subscription.
PressReader 4.0 is available as a free download, while individual newspapers and magazines cost $0.99 per issue, or can be downloaded in conjunction with a paid subscription which offers virtually unlimited access to the world’s press starting as low as $29.95/month…
PressReader (FREE) [Google Play link]
PressReader for Honeycomb (FREE) [Google Play link]