Wikipedia
Wikipedia
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- view network connections
- create accounts and set passwords
- full network access
- run at startup
- control vibration
- prevent device from sleeping
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App summary
The best Wikipedia experience on your Mobile device. Ad-free and free of charge, forever. With the official Wikipedia app, you can search and explore 40+ million articles in 300+ languages, no matter where you are.
== Why you'll love the this app ==
1. It's free and open
Wikipedia is the encyclopedia that anyone can edit. Articles on Wikipedia are freely licensed and the app code is 100% open source. The heart and soul of Wikipedia is a community of people working to bring you unlimited access to free, reliable and neutral information.
2. No ads
Wikipedia is a place to learn, not a place for advertising. This app is made by the Wikimedia Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports and operates Wikipedia. We provide this service in the pursuit of open knowledge that’s always ad-free and never tracks your data.
3. Read in your language
Search 40 million articles in over 300 languages in the world’s largest source of information. Set your preferred languages in the app and easily switch between them when browsing or reading.
4. Use it offline
Save your favorite articles and read Wikipedia offline with “My lists“. Name lists as you like and collect articles across different languages. Saved articles and reading lists are synced across all your devices and are available even when you do not have internet connectivity.
5. Attention to detail and night mode
The app embraces Wikipedia’s simplicity and adds delight to it. A beautiful and distraction-free interface lets you focus on the essential: reading articles. With text size adjustment and themes in pure black, dark, sepia or light, you can choose the most pleasant reading experience for you.
== Broaden your horizon with these features ==
1. Customize your Explore feed
"Explore" lets you see recommended Wikipedia content including current events, popular articles, captivating freely-licensed photos, events on this day in history, suggested articles based on your reading history, and more.
2. Find and search
Quickly find what you're looking for by searching within articles or with the search bar at the top of the app. You can even search using your favorite emojis or voice-enabled search.
== We'd love your feedback ==
1. To send feedback from the app:
In the menu, press "Settings", then, in the "About" section, tap "Send app feedback".
2. If you have experience with Java and the Android SDK, then we look forward to your contributions! More info: https://mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Apps/Team/Android/App_hacking
3. Explanation of permissions needed by the app: https://mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Apps/Android_FAQ#Security_and_Permissions
4. Privacy policy: https://m.wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_policy
5. Terms of Use: https://m.wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Terms_of_Use
6. About the Wikimedia Foundation:
The Wikimedia Foundation is a charitable nonprofit organization that supports and operates Wikipedia and the other Wiki projects. It is funded mainly through donations. For more information, please visit our website: https://wikimediafoundation.org/
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated.- Great for offline usage and allows reading lists to be available offline.
- Provides a superior experience compared to browsing Wikipedia on a mobile browser.
- Curates personal collections of articles and offers features like the random article button.
- Text Reader feature for having articles read aloud is appreciated.
- User interface is inferior to the website, lacking features and customizability.
- Issues with links opening incorrectly and tab management.
- Bugs such as images appearing grey and formatting problems since updates.
- Problems with syncing saved lists across devices and account creation restrictions.
- The app's functionality is not as good as the website's, with many users highlighting missing features.
- Concerns about bugs affecting usability, particularly while editing articles and during navigation.
- Some users express frustration with the app's inability to retain saved lists or handle account features.
User reviews
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