The Epoch Times: Breaking News
What are the key features of The Epoch Times app for reading news?
The app offers a straightforward layout with clearly labeled sections like U.S., China, and World. It includes a 'My Epoch' section for saving articles, a text size adjuster on every article, and a solid video player for documentaries without pre-roll ads.
How does the 'My Epoch' feature work for saving articles?
The 'My Epoch' section allows you to bookmark articles to read later, which is particularly useful offline. For example, you can save a long piece in the evening to read during your commute where you have no cellular signal.
How can I manage the frequent push notifications from the app?
The app sends relentless breaking news alerts by default. You can manage this by going into your device's notification settings or the app's settings to turn off most push notifications, which the reviewer did after the first few days.
What is the support response time if I have an issue or question?
Support response time can be slow; the reviewer received a polite and helpful reply after four days. For urgent issues, this delay may be a problem, so it's best to use the in-app contact form for non-urgent inquiries.
How does The Epoch Times app compare to other news apps regarding paywalls and ads?
Unlike many news apps, this one is completely free with no article paywalls. Ads are only static banners tucked in menu areas and never pop up over content, offering a cleaner reading experience than more cluttered, ad-heavy competitors.
