Reddit finally released an official mobile app, giving its community members a chance to get into heated arguments from their handheld devices.
Dedicated redditors know that third parties already developed a myriad of Reddit apps for Android, and most of them provide spot on functionality and performance, ready to accommodate the needs of every type of user out there. However, there is something undeniably satisfying about using a proprietary app for discussion platforms.
For some time now, Reddit has been stacking its efforts into building a strong mobile presence: it began with a new beta mobile website and followed up with an official Android app. After the app leaked a couple of months ago, the official live edition recently rolled out.
In spite of sharing pretty much the same look as the beta that surfaced in January, the new app presumably sports bug fixes and a smooth experience.
Using the app, you will be able to do the same things as any desktop user: browsing Reddit, searching, viewing and subscribing to threads and subreddits, as well as reading comments. Last, but not least, the official app gives way to posting your images, links and stories to the platform.
The app also offers some degree of customization, where you can choose from various themes and views. The night theme, for example, is rather grey than black, and there are two views available: card or compact. The mobile application features an Inbox section where users can find the messages that they received, replies to their posts and comments, and when other community members mentioned their username.
Should you require an additional reason to install the app, read on.
Reddit is offering no less than three months of Reddit gold to those who download the app and login during this launch week. This means that, even if you are constantly using another Android Reddit client, grabbing the official app is totally worth it.
Reddit CEO, Steve Huffman, did herald big changes coming to the platform at the beginning of 2016.
"Some changes will be big, others small and, inevitably, not everything will work, but all our efforts are towards making Reddit better," he said at the time.
Let us know in the comment section if Reddit's official app has your upvote, and whether you intend on downloading it for iOS or Android.
