Wikipedia Gives a Personal Touch to its iOS App

Delivering on its commitment to offer deeply personalised and user oriented content, Wikipedia has released its improved iOS App. Users would be able to search articles as well as images through it. Users will be able to enjoy features like ‘3D Touch’ and ‘Spotlight Search’ while using this app on their iPhones. Wikipedia aims to achieve recognition as a knowledge base for millions of mobile users around the world who rely on it to get information.

Changes made in the past –

This is not for the first time Wikipedia has updated its iOS App, several noticeable changes were made earlier to enhance its performance as a search oriented application. Wikipedia had included ability to access this app offline and added features for mobile editing too. An attempt to popularize its use was also made when a feature allowing ‘sharing of information via fact cards’ on social media channels was provided. However, these features have become less prominent with time and have taken a backseat.

What’s New?

Let’s take a quick look at some exciting features of this app -

• Emphasis on personalization — There is a personal touch in this new version of Wikipedia’s iOS app. It aims to provide more entertaining and interesting content to its users.
• Feature to ‘Explore’ Feeds — You will see an ‘Explore’ button which will take you through the day’s top read articles, top images including the suggested posts. This feed will be a result of your user activity through this app. It will incorporate specific content as ‘suggestions’ keeping in mind the information you access while using this app.
• Convenience Through Navigation Support — You will get comfortable navigation features like ‘multi-touch gestures’ such as swipe, tap and 3D Touch. You will be able to use 3D Touch feature on the App icon on your phone’s home screen. Through this feature, you can read articles, search for content and get back to your ‘last read’ article.
• Supports ‘Handoff’ Feature — The new update supports a typical feature called ‘Handoff’ in all the iOS phones.
• Ability to Save Articles Offline — You can now save articles in ‘offline’ mode and read these later on according to your own convenience. Another fantastic ability in this app is — that you can now share the content on social media channels and emails through its tools and you also get improved image galleries with the new app.

The Current Scenario –

Despite its new updated search based application, Wikipedia is not considered as an ‘all-rounder app’ among iPhone users. However, it keeps fluctuating in-between number one to twenty. It is significant to mention here that it remains the ‘top ranked’ app in the ‘Reference’ category inside the App store. Future of this app is uncertain despite the brand popularity of Wikipedia. The company has positive hopes from the recent set of improvements.

Considering its well-designed interface and refined features, this app is worth a trial. Download the app from here.