San Francisco Chronicle for iPad app review: smart news writing and award-winning photos and columnists

Introduction

The developer of this app introduces it as “The San Francisco Chronicle, reimagined for iPad,” and I can tell you now that they have done an utterly fantastic job of providing all of the great journalism you’ve come to expect, but whittled down into the palm of your hand!

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I’m actually pretty darned impressed with what the developer has managed to pull together with this app. I often find a lot of newspaper app adaptations to be a little lackluster and wanting for more, but they really have pulled out all the stops with this little gem.

If you’re looking for some local Bay Area news coverage then I would very strong recommend that you download this app and take it for a spin as I think you’re going to love what you see!

Enjoy Updated Content Throughout the Day

Far more than simply an app adaptation of the basic newspaper, San Francisco Chronicle for iPad offers updates throughout the day, every day, essentially making this a live version of the newspaper, and enabling you to access up-to-the-minute coverage on all of the world’s hottest happenings.

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The navigation within this app is also quite stunning, and again, you can really tell that a lot of effort and professionalism has gone into creating a polished development that is thoroughly enjoyable to navigate and use.

I really like some of the photos in this app, in particular the ones offering 360-degree panoramic views of some of San Francisco’s most spectacular scenes. You can really see why the San Francisco Chronicle is an award-winning publication.

 

Blogs, Traffic, Weather, and So Much More

In terms of some of the more standard content, you’ll find frequently updated traffic information and weather forecasting. If you’re currently using a standalone app for this information then downloading San Francisco Chronicle for iPad is sure to render it obsolete pretty quickly!

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In addition to all of this, you can also access the past seven days’ worth of content, including various editorials and features that are sure to pique your interest and make for some fascinating reading.

 

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Smart news writing, award-winning photos and columnists, and second-to-none Bay Area news coverage
• This app updates throughout the day, making it a live version of the newspaper
• Access the last seven days’ worth of San Francisco Chronicle content
• Enjoy 360 degree panoramic views of some of San Francisco’s most spectacular scenes
• Enjoy SFGate news and blog content live at your fingertips

 

Cons                                              

• There is nothing negative to say about this app

 

Final Words

San Francisco Chronicle for iPad is a fantastic addition to the News category of the App Store, and is sure to satisfy all of your cravings for the latest happenings from around the globe!