Good content, bad app
Unacceptable to have pop up ads before going to content for such an expensive subscription. Half the time the pop up cannot be closed. How is it that a country that can precisely target Iranian generals in their beds can’t build a decent app?
Pop up ads? Really?
I pay about $20 a month for a Haaretz subscription in both English and Hebrew. So please explain to me why I have to sit through pop-up gaming ads to access articles that I’ve already paid to read like they’re Grindr profiles. Although I hate them, I understand and can tolerate the periodic banner ads (journalism ain’t cheap!). But timed pop-up ads? That’s a slap in the face to your paying subscribers. Please don’t waste our time like that. It only gives us more time to contemplate unsubscribing.
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Non-Accessible on iPad
I cannot access Haaretz app because there is no way to close the popup ad for chair yoga. I pay money for this?
Ergonomy? Why?
This app is the typical result of a company dwelling in browser land not understanding how to present information on a mobile device. I would like to give zero stars for not having a settings item where one can change the font and font size. At least I could not find it. This app will serve in my #UX lecture on how not to create an app.
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Response from developer
Thank you for your feedback. We’re always looking to learn from our users and improve. To adjust the font size, please follow these steps: 1. Tap the “א” button in the bottom navigation menu to open the main menu. 2. Tap the Settings icon (gear) in the top-right corner of the screen. 3. Select “Accessibility.” 4. Uncheck “Default font size” and set your preferred font size. Feel free to reach us with any issue at: mobile@haaretz.co.il and we’ll be happy to assist.
Trap Ads / Hidden Exit / Forced Interaction Obstruction
The ad covers the entire screen, blocking access to the app.
• The close button (X) is:
• Deliberately hard to find (very small, transparent, or placed at screen edges where it’s hard to tap)
• Non-functional, or worse,
• Positioned outside the safe/interactive zone on iPhones—where the notch, status bar, or swipe areas are.
• The close button (X) is:
• Deliberately hard to find (very small, transparent, or placed at screen edges where it’s hard to tap)
• Non-functional, or worse,
• Positioned outside the safe/interactive zone on iPhones—where the notch, status bar, or swipe areas are.
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