kipedia is probably one of the best resources on the internet - a mountain of facts that most people will never get to read everything in their lives. Wikipedia has just given its iOS app a little makeover that aims to provide users better recommendations for content that interests them, and they can find articles that relate to their interests.
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The new app has also been optimized to take advantage of the latest operating system from Apple, iOS 9, offering support 3D Touch and Spotlight search.
The new application is the latest attempt to Wikipedia to enjoy the mobile revolution . So far, the company has experienced with offline access while offering various ways to modify items on a mobile device. The famous online encyclopedia has also tried to make her more social website, releasing "information cards shareable".
Customizing the heart of debates
Personalization has clearly been at the heart of debates for Wikipedia in the development of this application. The application now offers users a "Explorer" stream, which offers a number of most popular articles, as well as a feature article and a picture of the day. The application will also highlight an item retrieved randomly from its huge database, with articles selected based on things you have read in the past. Obviously, the flow of content will become more personal, the more you use the app.
As mentioned, the application now supports the latest Apple technology, meaning that it includes features accessible through the 3D Touch . From the Home screen, the user can use the 3D Touch to access the quick functions, such as opening research, see items close, read a random article, or continue reading the last article you read .
Another nice feature specific to iOS Handoff. iOS allows users to move seamlessly between iPhone computer, iPad and Mac for things like calls, editing documents, and even for some applications. In the case of Wikipedia, users can quickly switch between different devices to read articles.
Of course, only time will tell whether these changes will have a significant impact on the popularity, or lack of popularity of Wikipedia application.
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The new app has also been optimized to take advantage of the latest operating system from Apple, iOS 9, offering support 3D Touch and Spotlight search.
Customizing the heart of debates
Personalization has clearly been at the heart of debates for Wikipedia in the development of this application. The application now offers users a "Explorer" stream, which offers a number of most popular articles, as well as a feature article and a picture of the day. The application will also highlight an item retrieved randomly from its huge database, with articles selected based on things you have read in the past. Obviously, the flow of content will become more personal, the more you use the app.
Another nice feature specific to iOS Handoff. iOS allows users to move seamlessly between iPhone computer, iPad and Mac for things like calls, editing documents, and even for some applications. In the case of Wikipedia, users can quickly switch between different devices to read articles.