How It Works: digital edition

How It Works: digital edition

The science and tech magazine

159 ratings
275 reviews
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 13, 2011
  • January 27, 2025

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Explore science, technology, history, space, transport, and the environment through engaging articles, stunning visuals, and reader Q&A. Discover fascinating topics and try fun experiments at home.

Global Eye: Latest science and tech news
Amazing images and cutaways
Fascinating feature articles
Reader Q&A for 'how and why' questions
How To guides for home experiments
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What's New in How It Works

7.1.13

January 27, 2025

We've made some improvements to the usability of the app.

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How It Works: Issue 26

Welcome to the latest issue

User reviews

Total joke

What an absolute joke of a system. Supposed to have received this magazine subscription as a present. However, four weeks on I still can’t access the digital copy. Bounced around three different websites, magazines direct, pocket mags and magazines the sign up process is about as clear as a scrumpy cider
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Response from developer

Thank you for your review, and we're really sorry to hear you're experiencing difficulties. For further assistance please contact apps@futurenet.com quoting your customer/subscription number, a brief description of the problem you're facing, and any relevant details or screenshots, and our app support team will be happy to escalate this for you. Thanks, The Digital Support Team

Almost Perfect >>>> Future Perfect

Contents are interesting covering vast various topics. The graphics are great and photographs are exquisite.
Downsides: 1. give us the print button or ability to save it in PDFs because when I purchased a mag I own it.
2. Where’s the videos? This is a digital era where multimedia is a must. Preferably videos included in the mags so can be viewed offline, NOT STREAMING CONTENT PLEASE !
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Really Works

Excellent information, highly recommended. Apps works excellent

Needs an update

Obviously the content is good, the content isnt what I’m reviewing though. The app is a bit messy and its hard to focus on stuff, there hasn’t been an update for the new ipad sizes so it doesnt fit the screen properly and it just looks old and tired.
Still love the content though

My kids love this.

I have the digital version of this magazine on our iPad and I am able to download the whole magazine and the kids can check it out whenever they want it works really well I really like it and so do the kids.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

App crashes frequently

Bug

Purchased issues not accessible after updates

Bug

Restore purchases and subscriptions not working

Bug

Requested Features

3 requests

Add a free sample or preview option

Feature

Improve navigation and zooming features

Feature

Optimize layout and text readability for mobile devices

Feature

FAQ

What kind of content does How It Works magazine offer?

How It Works magazine covers a wide range of topics including science, technology, history, space, transport, and the environment. Each issue features news, developments, in-depth articles explained in an understandable way, reader Q&A, and guides for home experiments.

How can I access the content in the app?

After downloading the app, you will need to take a free trial, purchase a single issue, or buy a subscription to access the in-depth content. Back issues, specials, and guides are also available for purchase within the app.

What are the subscription options and pricing?

Subscriptions are available on various monthly and annual terms and auto-renew until canceled. Pricing details can be found within the app. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account, and auto-renewal can be managed in your Apple account settings.

Is the digital edition printable?

No, the digital edition is not printable. It also does not include covermount items or supplements that might be found with the print edition of the magazine.

Can I cancel my subscription?

Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time. To avoid charges, turn off auto-renew in your Apple account subscriptions page at least 24 hours before the auto-renew is due. No cancellation is allowed during the active subscription period.