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Instapaper

A simple tool to save web pages for reading later.

4.0

92 Votes

  • Category Other Tools
  • Program license Free
  • Version 4.5
  • Size 24 MB
  • Works under: Android
  • Program available in English
  • Content rating Everyone
  • Package name com.instapaper.android
  • Program by Instant Paper, Inc.
    P.O. Box 22717Oakland, CA 94609

Instapaper is a bookmarking service that allows users to save web content to read later on their Android devices.

Functionality and Performance

Instapaper is an application that has been designed to make the process of saving and organizing online content smoother and more convenient. It is an ideal tool for those who frequently come across interesting articles, blog posts, or other web content but do not always have the time to read them immediately.

One of the standout features of Instapaper is its ability to save content from practically anywhere, including websites, emails and even from within other apps. This is a feature that users have found particularly beneficial, as it allows them to forward newsletters to Instapaper, and automatically delete them from their inbox. This feature not only helps to declutter their inbox but also allows them to read the content at their leisure, rather than being interrupted by notifications.

The app also offers a high degree of flexibility when it comes to reading the saved content. Users can customize the text size, font, and background color to suit their preferences, ensuring a comfortable reading experience. Moreover, the app offers a text-to-speech feature, which is a great addition for those who prefer to listen to their content.

While Instapaper performs excellently on both Android and iOS, some users have pointed out a few limitations in the Android version. One such limitation is the absence of a direct button to add a link. Users must first open the link in a browser and share it through there, which can be slightly inconvenient.

Premium Version

Instapaper offers a Premium version for those who want to take their experience to the next level. This version provides an ad-free experience, unlimited notes, full-text search for all articles, and speed reading, among other features. Users have expressed satisfaction with the premium version, stating that the features are worth the price and that they opted for it to support the developers.

Conclusion

Overall, Instapaper is a powerful and convenient tool for saving and organizing web content. While it does have a few minor limitations, its benefits far outweigh these, making it a worthwhile download for those who frequently find themselves wanting to save content for later reading.

Pros

  • Ability to save content from various sources
  • Customizable reading settings
  • Text-to-speech feature
  • Premium version offers additional features

Cons

  • No direct button to add a link on Android version
  • Some features limited in the free version

Minor bug fixes and improvements

Potentially dangerous permissions

  • ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION: Allows an app to access approximate location. Alternatively, you might want ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION.
  • 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.
  • WAKE_LOCK: Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
  • WRITE_SETTINGS: Allows an application to read or write the system settings.
  • com.android.vending.BILLING
  • com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
  • com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
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