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NM Bluebird

NM Bluebird

by Tecnavia

234 ratings
76 reviews
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📡 News
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Free
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Released
May 30, 2014
Updated
October 23, 2026

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Tecnavia
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Enhance your reading experience on iOS devices with this app. Navigate publications using intuitive gestures, zoom into pages, or switch to article mode for adjustable text. Access the latest and past editions for online or offline reading.

✓iOS multi-gestures navigation
✓Swipe to browse pages/sections
✓Tap to zoom page image
✓Article mode with adjustable font size
✓Full text search
✓Online and offline reading
✓Access to back issues
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What users say about NM Bluebird

Reviews of NM Bluebird are mostly positive: the News app is rated 4.5/5 from 234 App Store ratings. What users like most: authentic newspaper reading experience with page-turning interface, intuitive and easy-to-navigate design. Top complaints: frequent technical issues and crashes, page-turning swipe sensitivity too high. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 📰Authentic newspaper reading experience with page-turning interface
  • 👍Intuitive and easy-to-navigate design
  • 🔍Flexible zoom and text sizing options
  • 📥Ability to download editions for offline reading
  • ⚡Quick access to recent editions
  • 🎯Seamless article preview and selection
  • 📧Article forwarding and sharing capabilities
  • 🖥️Works well across multiple devices (iPad, iPhone)
  • 📑Organized content layout by sections
  • ✨Clean interface without ads or animated distractions

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent technical issues and crashes
  • 🐛Page-turning swipe sensitivity too high
  • 🐛Random logout and session interruptions
  • 🐛Occasional blank pages and content rendering failures
  • 🐛Download failures and incomplete loading
  • ⚠️Limited publication selection (only WSJ primarily)
  • ⚠️Dated user interface design
  • ⚠️Offline notification pop-ups every 60 seconds
  • ⚠️Article forwarding links show as insecure
  • ⚠️Split-screen text mode lacks full-screen option
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What's New in NM Bluebird

3.40.00

October 23, 2026

Great new features, including - Audio support for background reading and integration with OS media controls, listen to your news on the go! - Additional customization options for loading new editions - Compatibility improvements for iOS 27

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User reviews

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Good

I LOVE this app for reading; it makes it very easy to read articles, especially long pieces. it often has technical issues tho which are very annoying.
VVSS85

Good

I LOVE this app for reading; it makes it very easy to read articles, especially long pieces. it often has technical issues tho which are very annoying.
VVSS85

Good

I LOVE this app for reading; it makes it very easy to read articles, especially long pieces. it often has technical issues tho which are very annoying.
VVSS85

Bluebird WSJ

I really deeply wish that other organizations (such as the New York Times and Barron’s) could organize their sites to be as user-friendly and superlatively executed as Bluebird does with the Wall Street Journal!! I pray for the day when these two publications are available on Bluebird!!!
DSDMD Sr.

Excellent app!

It is so good that it is addictive 😀
PNPittsboro, NC
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Reported Bugs

10 issues

App crashes after recent iOS updates

Bug

Page turning swipe too sensitive causing accidental navigation

Bug

Random logout and authentication failures

Bug

Blank pages and content rendering issues

Bug

Download hangs at 75% completion

Bug

Article expansion doesn't work consistently

Bug

App goes to current issue when interrupted

Bug

Article forwarding links show insecure source errors

Bug

Reading pane scrolling issues on iPhone SE

Bug

Screen goes blank when tapping in reading pane

Bug
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Requested Features

9 requests

Add New York Times to app

Feature

Add Financial Times to app

Feature

Add Barron's to app

Feature

Add more newspaper publications

Feature

Full-screen text reading mode

Feature

Ability to access earlier/archived editions by date selection

Feature

Improved article forwarding security

Feature

Voice reading speed adjustment controls

Feature

Updated and modernized user interface

Feature

FAQ

What does the NM Bluebird app do?

This app provides an enhanced reading experience for digital publications on iOS devices. It offers intuitive navigation, the ability to zoom into pages, and an article mode for comfortable reading with adjustable font sizes. You can also access the latest and past editions for both online and offline reading.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include navigation using iOS multi-gestures, swiping through pages and sections, tapping to zoom into page images, and an article mode that displays the full story text in a preferred font size. It also offers a thumbnail view, full text search, and access to back issues.

How much does NM Bluebird cost?

The app itself is free to download and use. However, it is ad-supported, meaning you will see advertisements within the application. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees mentioned for accessing the core reading functionality.

What devices is NM Bluebird compatible with?

The app is designed to improve the reading experience on any iOS device. This includes iPhones and iPads, leveraging iOS-specific multi-gestures for navigation and interaction.

Can I read publications offline with this app?

Yes, you can download the latest edition of your selected publication for offline reading. This allows you to access content even when you do not have an internet connection, making it convenient for commuting or travel.