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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful: 2.0 out of 5 stars Charging + ads, August 10, 2011 This review is from: New York Post for Phone (App) Test devices:
Samsung Epic, Android 2.2 official
Viewsonic gTablet, Calkulin+Clemsyn 1.5ghz Froyo Combo V6

NOTE: I am reviewing an app, not the journalistic skills of the New York Post staff. Journalism, like cars, men/women, and colors are a matter of personal taste where one size does not fit all.

The first thing I do when I grab an app from an online source is look at the app in comparison to what the source offers on its webpage. Surprisingly, the New York Post app is slightly better than the mobile version of it's website, and not nearly as cluttered as the desktop version. It's easier to access various sections, and loads quickly. On the tablet, it uses to whole screen, giving one an easy time reading. Buttons for jumping to the next or previous story are along the top of each story page, allowing you to move along through sections with ease instead of having to go back to the main page.

Here is something to pay attention to: it updates on its own, around the clock. Those on limited data plans beware. There is a notice one every single page about this, giving warning. The app uses is using up rought 7MB of memory, which isn't a whole lot, about the same as the average live wallpaper. The benefit of the continual updating is so that you can view everything offline, for instance when you're on a plane or other place where you have no data connection. In testing, it mostly worked. The first few times I tried it, the app locked up at the intro screen and then force closed. When it started working, it worked fine but kept popping up a notice that it could not find an internet connection. It did this every single time I switched pages, making it a severe annoyance. Good idea, poor execution.

There a several other annoyances that I came across as well, which further counter the good stuff for this app. When leaving a story page, the app doesn't take you back to where you were in the list of stories. It instead takes you back to the top and you have to scroll back down to where you left off. The ads are also an issue for me. I don't honestly care that they are there, but charging $2 for an app and having ads on every single page is too much in my book. Added to that, the app does not give you full access to the whole of what the desktop website offers. Notable missing sections: Classifieds, Today's Paper, and Archives.

In summary, the New York Post app has some nice features, but its flaws far outweigh its good points.

I hope you found this review helpful, and if not, feel free to leave comments/questions.

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36 of 48 people found the following review helpful: 2.0 out of 5 stars Paid App with Ads, August 10, 2011 This review is from: New York Post for Phone (App) When was the last time that you paid money to see more ads? This app does just that. From the initial launch to looking at the headline to reading articles, you see ads, ads, and more ads. And they are placed in a location that if you try to access a menu, you can end up clicking the ad. Another annoying feature: even if you change the font size, out doesn't stick. Not even for the same article.\n\nGet the CNN News app instead. Free, no ads, and better reporting. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews Was this review helpful to you? 

17 of 24 people found the following review helpful: 1.0 out of 5 stars New York Roast, August 10, 2011 This review is from: New York Post for Phone (App) This is the same app joke as the Apple store. 1.99 entry cost to get app. Later to continue, monthly cost. Eh... No thank. Free today means no "entry fee". Please people. Don't use the debate of cost & things aren't free. In the app world ads are acceptable in free apps but not in paid apps. Also, not in monthly fees app. That's why this New York Post app will fail. Another example is Hulu Plus. No thanks. Also, what is up with those permissions? Help other customers find the most helpful reviews Was this review helpful to you?