Speak News - RSS news reader 2.24.9

Speak News - RSS news reader 2.24.9

Imaja  ❘ Commercial
iOS
out of 3 votes
Latest Version
2.24.9
Safe to install
EXCELLENT User Rating

Speak News is an application that offers a seamless way to access news stories by reading them aloud through text-to-speech technology. Designed for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users, the app allows users to initiate listening to news stories simply by invoking Siri. A voice command such as "Hey Siri, Open Speak News" activates the app, enabling hands-free news consumption via earphone remote controls.

Complete Features:

  • Integration with Siri for opening the app and listening to news stories.
  • Siri Shortcuts facilitate execution of various tasks using voice commands.
  • Bookmarks can encompass RSS/Atom news feeds, web pages, Wikipedia entries, Google News queries, or keyword searches specific to Speak News. Notably, queries can be made offline with cached content.
  • iCloud synchronization is available for bookmarks.
  • Allows importing bookmarks from a Feedly OPML feed library URL.
  • Multitasking capabilities enable background updating of news feeds while users engage with content.
  • The app intelligently selects appropriate speech voices based on the language of the news story.
  • A toolbar within the feed view includes essential navigation functions such as Play/Pause, Stop, Previous, and Next.
  • Easily share news headlines, links, or entire feeds through iOS's standard sharing options across various social media platforms.
  • Media player controls displaying current story information are accessible via the device's lock screen and Control Center.
  • The app cycles through available voices for each language enhancing the listening experience with varied accents and tones.
  • Users can save all stories for offline reading and listening.
  • The app features a text-only display mode, optimizing loading speed and reducing data usage.
  • Multiple display styles cater to user preferences for reading environments, including options for dark mode.
  • Text size adaptability aligns with user-selected settings for better accessibility.
  • The Bookmarks view contains tools for managing bookmarks effectively.
  • A Today Widget presents a live scrolling list of stories from selected feeds.
  • Earphone remote controls facilitate straightforward navigation through stories.
  • Bookmark creation and management options are robust, including importing from libraries of curated feeds.
  • A comprehensive settings menu provides extensive customization for display, auto-reload features, and voice behavior.
  • Supports keyboard shortcuts suitable for external Bluetooth keyboards to enhance usability.
  • RSS feed details can be easily accessed within the Edit Bookmark section.
  • The Word Usage feature analyzes vocabulary trends within stories or cumulative feeds.
  • A custom URL scheme allows for personalized bookmark additions.

Remote Control with Earphones:

  • Tapping the center button once plays or pauses the speech.
  • A double tap skips to the next story.
  • A triple tap returns to the previous story.
  • A five-tap sequence activates Bookmark Selection Mode, allowing users to select bookmarks by earphone command.

Settings:

The Settings view offers extensive configuration options regarding text presentation and overall application behavior. For further information and visual aids regarding Speak News, visit imaja.com/speaknews. Engage with updates via Twitter at @SpeakNewsApp.

Overview

Speak News - RSS news reader is a Commercial software in the category Internet developed by Imaja.

The latest version of Speak News - RSS news reader is 2.24.9, released on 01/08/2025. It was initially added to our database on 01/08/2025.

Speak News - RSS news reader runs on the following operating systems: iOS.

Users of Speak News - RSS news reader gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

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