For those who love Wikipedia, we all know there is only one app for Windows Phone: Rudy Huyn’s Wikipedia app, which is also dominating in the ‘Next App Star’ contest. That app was updated to version 2.0 today with a bunch of new features and additions. The main change is it’s now a full Windows Phone 8 app.
The changelog for 2.0 is as follows:
WP8 supportlive tile with the article of the dayVoice command, voice searchNFC sharingPerformance improvementIndeed we can’t help but notice that the app is faster now (not that it was ever slow before) but try using the voice search command and see how quickly it pulls up results. In addition, using the Share options users can now opt to use NFC for a tap-to-share experience (as well as the QR code generator or normal social networks).
Wikipedia has always been our go to app for Windows Phone and it just keeps getting better. Plus the app is free and ad-free, so what’s not to like?
Pick up Wikipedia v2.0 here in the Windows Phone Store. Windows Phone 8 only (version 1.4 is still available for Windows Phone 7.x devices).
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Comments There are 72 comments. Sign in to comment unstoppablekem says:Hope this beats ProShot when they are both in the finals.
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 1:00 pm - 1 day ago Reply juan6996 says:When is Instagraph coming out Daniel? You tweeted about it over 24hrs ago.
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 1:06 pm - 1 day ago Reply Wafiy Tahir says:Yeah any news about that Daniel?
Nope. My guess: they're stress testing their servers/preparing to have enough power on hand for the launch. As soon as we hear that it's published, we'll post on it. Nothing more to say otherwise.
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 1:28 pm - 1 day ago Reply mdscj4 says:Do you know if instagraph was the app that Belfiore tweeted about 1-2 weeks ago? You know, the "fun" app?
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 1:54 pm - 1 day ago Reply Daniel Rubino says:99% sure he was talking about Temple Run
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 2:01 pm - 1 day ago Reply scottrgr says:No, that was Temple Run. Regardless, I don't think Microsoft would necessarily hype up or advertise an app like Instagraph
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 2:03 pm - 1 day ago Reply teslaelectric says:sweet. really like this app. quick feedback in case the devs around:
1. no option to just turn-off tile? that would be great. though the image of daily article makes a lot more sense than going through favourited ones.
2. minor bug, agent on/off slider looks on even when set to off.
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 1:10 pm - 1 day ago Reply rudyhuyn says:1. Good idea, i will add an option for that
2. I check That !
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 1:51 pm - 1 day ago Reply rockstarzzz says:Pixelated ugly looking double wide tile.
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 2:53 pm - 1 day ago Reply Win DroidPhone says:Does your app use downloaded maps to show maps? For showing articles on maps, it'll require internet, but for showing maps, does it use internet??? Please reply.
Posted on Apr 7, 2013 at 1:42 am - 19 hours ago Reply evolipel says:While we're reporting bugs, do you think it's possible to make it render math properly while using the dark theme? And also in articles with panorama shots or tables (for example, the article on Portland, OR, which has both), the width gets all messed up. Otherwise great job; the app is awesome!
Posted on Apr 7, 2013 at 8:49 am - 12 hours ago Reply The ZennyBoy says:Just installed the update. That live tile is gonna be beautiful.
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 1:10 pm - 1 day ago Reply yellowmage says:I want to like this app, I really do, but as long as it has that hideous colour-inverted puzzle-globe icon, I'm sticking with Wikipedia Reader.
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 1:18 pm - 1 day ago Reply Daniel Rubino says: Evidently you don't realize you can choose to have the 'W' icon for the Live Tile? That's always been there... Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 1:28 pm - 1 day ago Reply yellowmage says:I meant in the app list. And surely the fact that it looks much better as a live tile is especially jarring!
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 2:00 pm - 1 day ago Reply lkwaijunior says:I don't mean to be disrespectful, but if you're refusing to use the app purely because of how it looks on the -app-menu-, I'm sorry for you.
if those 2 seconds of finding and hitting the logo is too much for you to bear, well.
(make it 1 second, even, considering how the logo is such a monstrosity it should be really easy to spot.)
but above all, I can't believe you're turning down an app because of how the tile looks.
but yes, your phone, your choice.
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 2:28 pm - 1 day ago Reply MethodGT says:That's actually one of my favorite parts of this app: the black globe on a yellow field. I have the live tile front and center because of that.
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 4:04 pm - 1 day ago Reply Etios says:Yes, I agree, The black globe on yellow background looks awesome.
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 4:41 pm - 1 day ago Reply segadc says:Cool love this app. Nice to see NFC added. More apps should have this feature.
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 1:28 pm - 1 day ago Reply fwaits says:Rudy is the man...
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 1:30 pm - 1 day ago Reply kiddj55 says:+100
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 1:44 pm - 1 day ago Reply ricardios says:Just bought the tv show app made by Rudy. Great way to stay on track with game of thrones
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 1:34 pm - 1 day ago Reply genfa says:Yeah, you love it? Vote for wikipedia for the next app star contest https://www.facebook.com/windowsphone?sk=app_289569661171794&app_data
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 1:37 pm - 1 day ago Reply rockstarzzz says:Don't see how this app winning the contest will show anything good about the platform!?
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 2:55 pm - 1 day ago Reply christophearg says:Don't see how one of the most downloaded app in the store like Wikipedia can't win an "app star" contest! A free app which is using most of WP8 features and targets a huge amount of users is totally the definition of an "app star"!
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 3:14 pm - 1 day ago Reply rockstarzzz says:What value does it bring to the platform? Whatsapp is even more downloaded on WP8 and has all the WP8 features AND connects two souls who lives seven seas apart, but so what? That doesn't make an app an "app star". It doesn't add value because it's free and being downloaded by x number of users. How ridiculous would a TV app look saying "We have live tiles, we have beautifully laid out apps, we have...taa..da... Wikipedia!" v/s "We have live tiles, we have beautifully laid out apps, we have apps that make your phone into a DSLR"
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 3:18 pm - 1 day ago Reply lak611 says:I agree. What does a Wikipedia app do that cannot be done by visiting the Wikipedia site via the browser? And who needs the mobile Wikipedia site? The desktop site works fine.
Posted on Apr 7, 2013 at 2:03 am - 19 hours ago Reply genfa says:Everybody using wikipedia (the ones who want to know something about everything (knowledge)) are looking for a good app. This is one, and it's on WP (mango and 8), and it's free.
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 3:17 pm - 1 day ago Reply rockstarzzz says:Does it have a substitute? Yes - a few Wiki apps and mobile Wiki! Does ProShot have a substitute? No. By rules of economics, which product is more valuable to the platform? ProShot.
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 3:26 pm - 1 day ago Reply Whodaboss says:Thanks for convincing me to vote for this app. Congrats!
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 3:51 pm - 1 day ago Reply rockstarzzz says:It really doesn't matter which app wins the contest because end of the day both these guys have worked hard to produce what I wouldn't be able to produce in a decade! But it seems a little weird how an app should be voted because it's free v/s a bigger picture - I thought WP users were those elite lot that actually could make rational choices. But hey, whoever wins, there will be a party for end users ;)
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 3:56 pm - 1 day ago Reply rudyhuyn says:Yes there is an alternative : the native client...
ProShot adds some features to the native experience
Wikipedia adds some features to the website
this is the same things (almost... cause wikipedia is free)
so, rockstarzzz, I know you like ProShot but be calm and respect all the wikipedia users.
Woah, don't go so defensive and emotional dude. Native client isn't a client. It "fixes" stuff on the software. A RSS reader, a web app or a news app doesn't "enhance" anything, no matter how we put it. Yes, surely a beautiful experience that brings that info to your phone. I'm calm as a 98 year old sitting on his sofa waiting for his brew and nothing I wrote disrespects any Wikipedia users or any WP users.
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 4:50 pm - 1 day ago Reply Etios says:@rockstarzzz: Its quite clear that You are the one who is defensive and emotional over proshot losing this contest, everyone can see this by reading your comments on this article and your butthurt posts in the forum.
Posted on Apr 7, 2013 at 7:12 pm - 2 hours ago Reply rockstarzzz says:Well done?
Posted on Apr 7, 2013 at 7:16 pm - 2 hours ago Reply solution2u says:Agree with you , rockstarzzz.
It is really hard to imagine if Wikipedia highlight in WP commercial ads. Is this the best app in WP ?
No update in my region yet. Fair enough, I'll wait.
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 1:45 pm - 1 day ago Reply kaiser10123 says:I don't see store says version 1.4 is latest on my Lumia 822
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 1:45 pm - 1 day ago Reply carlosrdd says:Same here on 920 in New York
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 1:47 pm - 1 day ago Reply topleya says:Finally.
Only issue is if the screen locks then when returning the app goes to the app home screen and not the article
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 1:47 pm - 1 day ago Reply KindleFire007 says:This is one of my favorite apps on my Lumia 900 :-)
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 1:52 pm - 1 day ago Reply rudyhuyn says:Thanks all ! As you know this app is totally free, so if you like it, don't forget to vote for it here: https://www.facebook.com/windowsphone?sk=app_289569661171794&app_data
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 1:54 pm - 1 day ago Reply neversummer07 says:Awesome app. Thanks Rudy!
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 2:55 pm - 1 day ago Reply Etios says:Voted for you Rudy, best app to showcase our beautiful platform.
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 4:44 pm - 1 day ago Reply savingpvtbryan says:I don't see the update yet...
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 1:56 pm - 1 day ago Reply Hagenlund says:Nice app. The ui is still kinda fugly, though.
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 1:56 pm - 1 day ago Reply izzykahn says:I've loved this app since the beginning. It's organized well and it's beautiful! :D
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 1:58 pm - 1 day ago Reply gcdc_lumia says:@rudyhuyn: when are we expecting the 9gag update? jst asking.
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 2:19 pm - 1 day ago Reply rudyhuyn says:The update will be available Thurday, I worked hard to include a new mode "PANIC MODE" where the app will communicate with my own server when 9Gag data will not be available or changed like this week (for example, the author of an image has been removed), so no more blackout in the future
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 2:31 pm - 1 day ago Reply gcdc_lumia says:i see... i can wait though. thanks!
btw, do you have any future plans to create another app?
The voice feature isn't working on my 920. Error : HRESULT:0x800455BC.
Also app not shown in list of voice commands supported apps.
Voice command is only available for en-US, en-GB , fr-FR and it-IT, what is your culture ?
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 2:30 pm - 1 day ago Reply Arpitz says:En-ind.
Pls add support for the same!
Add portuguese (pt-br) support. I can help you with this.
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 4:30 pm - 1 day ago Reply Rodrigo Nunes says:When I tried to update the app, it wasn't shown in the downloads section and it appears as the old version for me now, what happened ?
Thank you.
Someone ? Daniel ?
The app is great, even before this update. My only gripe is that I wish they can change the front facing live tile of the article of the day. It does not look good, and looks a little blurry.
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 2:48 pm - 1 day ago Reply hipporama says:Love the double wide tile. Well done Rudy!
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 2:57 pm - 1 day ago Reply AskaLangly says:You got my vote, Rudy. Had this since Day1 of getting my phone. Beats the actual pages.
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 3:09 pm - 1 day ago Reply blasher4 says:No update. HTC 8x. Still waiting for 2.0
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 3:20 pm - 1 day ago Reply mdscj4 says:I just updated the app through the store link from this app and noticed the WP8 improvements, but then I saw the app wanted an update from the store app and updated it, but now its back to the low-res tile and its as if the app never updated
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 3:56 pm - 1 day ago Reply mdscj4 says:Just re-updated the app from WPCentral, problem fixed. :)
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 3:57 pm - 1 day ago Reply funkeman says:Same problem. Updated to 2.0. Then it wanted another update later and now I'm back to 1.4 and can't seem to "re-update" ... :( ... on a Lumia 920 on AT&T in the US.
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 6:14 pm - 1 day ago Reply funkeman says:Hmm ... just went back in and it updated again. Strangeness ...
Posted on Apr 6, 2013 at 8:43 pm - 1 day ago Reply rush1288 says:What happened to the puzzle globe?! Its no longer an option as a tile display.
Posted on Apr 7, 2013 at 12:30 am - 20 hours ago Reply trashr0x says:was wondering the same thing. bring back the yellow sexy globe tile!
Posted on Apr 7, 2013 at 7:02 pm - 2 hours ago Reply Win DroidPhone says:When viewing Wikipeda articles on Maps, does it use Downloaded Offline Maps, or use internet.
I mean to pull articles on maps, itll use internet. BUT to show maps also, does it use internet? Or just Downloaded maps.
Please somebody confirm on this.
Offline map!
Posted on Apr 7, 2013 at 7:00 am - 14 hours ago Reply Etios says:Rudy, en-ind = en-GB , so adding voice command feature is very easy for en-ind.
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Posted on Apr 7, 2013 at 7:30 am - 13 hours ago Reply Visva27 says:What about wp7x users??????????
We are very angry with Microsoft...........
Wikipedia app works awesome on WP7 too you troll.
Someone Please Ban this troll, just look at his past posts, each and every post is a trolling attempt.
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