Wikimedia Apps/iOS FAQ

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General info
Wikipedia Mobile web application is accessible via any web browser, it provides different features than the app, such as the ability to create watchlists, collections, and receiving notifications. The iOS app provides a different reading experience optimized for iOS devices, the ability to see pages about things that are nearby, and the ability to save pages for offline reading—to name just a few.
 * What is the difference between iOS app and mobile web app?

Please check out ourTeam page to find out more.
 * Who develops the iOS app?

Offline reading and data
To save an article for reading later, just tap the "heart" icon in the bottom bar while viewing the article. To view your saved articles, just tap on the W menu in the upper left corner, and tap "Saved pages". If your mobile carrier supports Wikipedia Zero, then please mark the option in settings for free browsing without data fees charging. No, we don't track you or give any personal information to 3rd parties. We do have event logging to help us figure if anybody uses features that we include in the app. User reports are only sent when you activate the option. It is enabled by default, but you can easily deactivate it from W menu. We also have crash reporting to help us fix bugs. If a crash is detected, you will be prompted with the option to send us the crash report if you like. (Please say yes! It helps us a lot.) All collected data is anonymous. When you click Nearby, the app gets instant access to your geolocation, and offers you a list of articles that are near your location. Nearby doesn't track your location or store your geodata. Mainly crash reports. //can we provide a sample of what this entails?
 * Can I save articles for offline reading?
 * Can I access Wikipedia for free with your app?
 * Does your app track me? Do you use my data?
 * How does Nearby work?
 * What information does the usage report contain?

Readability and adjustments
Yes, for reading options you can opt to either dark or white background. You can also change font size. Unfortunately, media is not currently supported on the app.
 * Can I change font size and background color?
 * Can I listen to media or watch videos on the app?

Developing and bug reporting
Please do. Our repository is available on GitHub. Please see the README for information on how to contribute.
 * I am an iOS developer, may I fork your app?
 * Where do I report bugs?

Instructions on how to file a bug are here. Please include as much information about your device, the app version you're using, and screenshots if you can.

Editing
No. You can edit without creating a username or logging in, but note that your IP address will be associated with your edits, and will be visible to anyone who reads the page's history. No. The application doesn't currently support viewing history and talk pages
 * Do I have to be logged in to edit?
 * Can I upload pictures?
 * Can I view a page's history and talk pages?

Getting in touch
You can email us at: mobile-ios-wikipedia at wikimedia.org
 * If I have a question or a suggestion, how do I reach out?