# Austin Statesman eEdition

> Digital replica of a printed newspaper with interactive reading features. (iPhone/iPad app by GateHouse Media, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/austin-statesman-eedition/id577770038 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [GateHouse Media, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/959677524)
- Category: News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.21/5 from 827 App Store ratings · 53 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 52 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Norwegian Bokmål, Portuguese, Romanian and 3 more
- Released: 2012-12-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/austin-statesman-eedition/id577770038/reviews.md

## What is Austin Statesman eEdition?

The eEdition app is the printed newspaper delivered right to your device. 

Readers can flip through the pages, read stories, photos, and view ads just as they appeared in print. 
With multiple viewing options plus interactive features allow you to share articles, have your news read aloud and more.

Enjoy all these features:
- Compatibility for both tablets and phones
- In-depth index of sections and headlines
- All content delivered in a fast, simple interface with multiple viewing modes.
- Streamlined navigation for readers on the go: Flip pages, zoom on articles, rotate to landscape mode.
- Read aloud lets you have articles read back to you
- Tap any article with two fingers to convert to full-screen text
- Archive access to every issue published in the past 30 days
- Download editions for offline reading

Terms of Service:
https://www.gannett.com/terms-of-use/

## Key features

- Digital newspaper replica
- Interactive article features
- Read aloud functionality
- Offline reading
- Archive access
- Tablet and phone compatibility

## What do users think of Austin Statesman eEdition?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to navigate and use
- 👍 Intuitive layout and design
- 👍 Seamless reading experience
- 👍 Flexible reading options
- 👍 Convenient for travel and on-the-go
- 👍 Supports older devices well
- 👍 Retains feel of physical newspaper

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance and bugs
- 🐛 Formatting and layout issues
- 🐛 Navigation can be sensitive and tricky
- 🐛 Trouble syncing reading progress
- 🐛 Unreliable updates and downloads
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Frequent page refreshes and loss of reading position
- Blurry or fuzzy text and images
- Inconsistent behavior when enlarging articles
- Unreliable loading and downloading of new editions

**Most requested features**

- Ability to share articles
- Improved photo/image integration
- Customizable font and text size options
- Offline reading mode
- Better organization of continued articles
- Smoother transition between articles
- Placement of close/exit button for articles

## Recent user reviews (10 of 53)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/austin-statesman-eedition/id577770038/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Simple, works well, and purpose built

*2023-05-23*

I was pleasantly surprised by this app. I bought a subscription to the paper on sale and didn't expect to keep it long. The app, along with the content of the paper made me stay. 

E-readers are often, for lack of a better term, hot garbage. This one takes a second to get used to the layout and navigation but once you learn it, navigating the app is seamless. It's easy to move from one edition to another, including going back to older editions. Also the ability to tap on a column to make fullscreen and easily scroll through the whole story (including the continuation from another page) is really nice. 

Overall it's a rock solid app, keep it up.

P.S. Austin-American Stateman's reporting is great, very fair and their fact checking column is great. Local to national I feel it's an easy and thorough way to catch up on the news.

### 5/5 — Easy to read and skim

*2023-05-20*

Times to download and print have improved dramatically in the last few months. 

Ability to go section by section or page by page is convenient. Articles can be easily expanded to read. One minor nit - sometimes the pictures in the article don’t get included. You can expand an article by hand and they will be available but using the select process to read it often does not include the photos.

### 5/5 — Rating on app

*2023-04-30*

I have been using this app for the past week and it’s easier to use and does not take very much time to open the program. I had to go out of town this past week and I used it to read my daily newspaper. I didn’t have any trouble going from page to page. However, I see if you leave it open for a few minutes then the program goes back to the beginning and does not stay at the point I was reading. I believe it will take time to get used to the app.

### 3/5 — Better Statesman App Than Others...

*2023-01-08, version 5.36.13*

This app is a lot better than those I have experienced. There needs to be improvements though: ability to share articles; take the fuzziness out of switching from one article to another and overall user friendliness. I will continue to explore this app and see what else needs to be improved.

### 3/5 — My rating

*2022-12-20, version 5.36.13*

For the most part, I like reading the paper online. I like being able to read a newspaper even while traveling. The quality is not so good. Many times the online paper is not in focus and the print is too fuzzy to read. I mentioned this to customer service and was told that several people have the same problem and it will be brought to the editors attention. So far the results remain the same.

### 5/5 — Feel of a paper on a tablet

*2022-12-06, version 5.36.13*

Home delivery is not an option, and I feel that the website version results in my missing stories. This is a easily used application. Given screen aspect ratio, it works better on something like an iPad, than a device with a 16:9 aspect ratio. I can easily scan every section to find items of interest in sections i infrequently read, just glancing at the leads of each story. I find the controls to zoom in and out using finger taps and the other controls to be a little sensitive but I quickly assimilated motor memory so I rarely mess up. The final things that I like is that this paper does decent in depth local articles and the app brings in other papers in the local area, and sections from the USA today’s network. I would estimate that I use this app 4-5 times a week.

### 5/5 — A good UI/UX makes it nice to read

*2022-11-03, version 5.36.13*

I wanted to support the Austin American statesman because I think they're a decent independent voice of real news in Austin Texas. Their app works pretty well and I appreciate the UI/UX features that allow me to zoom in when I wanna zoom in on things. Being a computer scientist myself, I obviously have lots of ideas on how it can be improved… But people usually pay me for my advice. Lol

### 1/5 — Horrible online paper

*2022-10-24, version 5.36.13*

The AAS’s news is no longer timely. And they send me emails almost  everyday that requires me to log on to read their daily updates. This happens, despite being a subscriber since 1981. 
And particularly frustrating, is these email always have a subscription solicitation for a rate that is much better that the rate for longtime subscribers. 
Also, there is no coverage in the Sunday paper after Saturday UT football games. However, their columnist/reporters post their stories on Facebook the same day or on Sunday.
If you have a problem, their customer service hours are limited. 
Unfortunately, I will soon be a nonsubscriber to the AAS.

### 4/5 — Expectations Met

*2022-08-21, version 5.36.13*

I have enjoyed reading the Staesman n all three Apple devices. The sprint version simulates reading the “paper” without ink stained hands. Most importantly I can get the news from anywhere and search back issues as well. 

A small technical adjustment to the app  is requested. When enlarging a column to read on my iPad or iPhone the window jumps to align with “border” of the page forcing continued centeringreadjustments to maintain the expanded column text for reading. This is the reason for four stars rating. Thanks

### 1/5 — like a skeuomorphic fever dream

*2022-07-08, version 5.36.13*

this app is absolutely terrible. the daily edition doesn’t update properly (i’m still stuck looking at the june 24 morning edition, which is still blissfully unaware of the Dobbs decision that was released that day), it often freezes up, and ignores basic usability guidelines by organizing itself like a paper version, splitting articles between “front page” and “continued” articles. it’s like nobody ever stopped to consider any newspapers did that in the first place. to make things worse, the html version does the same thing, has styling that flat out doesn’t work on mobile screens smaller than an ipad, and just plain doesn’t work well. 

on the plus side, if you have parents with alzheimer’s who are trapped in 1995, they will probably like it.

## Frequently asked questions about Austin Statesman eEdition

### What is the Austin Statesman eEdition app?

The eEdition app delivers the printed Austin Statesman newspaper directly to your device. You can flip through pages, read articles, view photos and ads exactly as they appeared in the physical publication.

### What are the key features of the eEdition app?

Key features include a digital replica of the print newspaper, interactive elements like sharing articles, a read-aloud option, offline downloads for reading without internet, and an archive of the past 30 days' issues.

### Is the Austin Statesman eEdition app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is available for free. However, access to the newspaper content itself may require a separate subscription to the Austin Statesman.

### What devices are compatible with the eEdition app?

The app is designed for compatibility with both tablets and phones, offering a streamlined interface for readers on the go. You can navigate, zoom, and rotate for an optimal viewing experience.

### Can I read the newspaper offline with this app?

Yes, you can download editions for offline reading. This feature allows you to access your preferred news content even when you don't have an internet connection, making it convenient for travel or areas with poor connectivity.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 3.8.14 — 2023-05-11

Bug fixes

### 5.36.13 — 2022-06-10

Bug fixes and performance enhancements.

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