Reading and News
Apps to keep up with the news, read a novel, or relax with a comic book.
 | Comics  Comics is already your one-stop shop for comic books from just about all the major publishers (except Dark Horse). What could make it better? A shopping cart. Now you can impulse buy dozens of titles with just one tap. Readers new to comics might enjoy the guided view mode, which takes you through each book panel by panel. Looking for a few great apps for your shiny new app? |
 | Flipboard Even the best news sites don't always look great on your mobile device, and that's where Flipboard comes in. This handy app lets you flip through articles reformatted into a magazine style, with very readable text and large images. The unique "flip" interface is perfect for idly paging through the news in search of something interesting. |
 | Google Play Newsstand Google's recently launched Newsstand app is quite ambitious. It rolls up the magazine-like reading experience of Currents along with easy access to your digital magazine subscriptions. You can also discover news stories by browsing the Read Now or Explore sections. Of course, it includes sharing features for when you find something really interesting. |
 | Umano There's plenty of ways to read popular news stories, but few apps can claim to let you listen to breaking news. Umano is different, employing professional voice actors to read long-form articles from sources like The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and others. The only downside is that you can't listen to just one news source, but variety is the spice of life. |
 | Pocket Your Bag of Holding for the Internet, pocket lets you save articles, images, and videos for later. I especially like how it reformats articles for more comfortable reading, and how it syncs between all my devices. A new version of Pocket added improved sharing features making it even easier to pocket stuff no matter what app you're working in. |
 | ESPN ScoreCenter What impresses me most about ESPN ScoreCenter is the sheer number of sports it covers. Everything from American football to Brazilian soccer to INDY 500 is available. For those unmissable games, you can set alerts and follow specific matches as they unfold. It also connects you to videos and news headlines, courtesy of ESPN. |
 | Calibre Companion Calibre is the 800-pound gorilla of eBook management, and this app is the perfect (ahem) companion for it. With just a few clicks, you can add any book from your computer to your device over USB or Wi-Fi. What's so surprising is how well it works, and how easy it is to use. If you've got a lot of eBooks, this is the app for you. |
 | OverDrive Media Console The library is an oft-overlooked public resource, but OverDrive brings it back into the fold with its app. Supported by 27,000 libraries worldwide, the app lets you access your local library's array of available eBooks. Use it to download titles, place holds on titles not yet available, and read your borrowed eBooks. The only requirement? A library card (or its digital equivalent). |
 | Kindle This app puts all of your existing Amazon eBook purchases at the tips of your fingers, and gives you mobile access to the Kindle eBook store for impulse purchasing. Best of all, it syncs your notes, bookmarks, and where you left off between all your devices. |
 | Stitcher Radio - News & Talk Though its interface is a bit tricky, Stitcher connects you with just about every podcast out there. Podcasts are organized by subject, or you can just search for a familiar title. Once you've subscribed to a few shows, you can organize them into playlists for a continuous stream. Once you've exhausted all your favorites, let Stitcher recommend something new.—Next: Utilities » |
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