Visual news lets you read stories in style (pictures)

The latest version of Yahoo's app is mostly about the news, but some new features make browsing the headlines aesthetically pleasing.

Jason Parker

April 24, 2013 3:35 p.m. PT

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Visual news reading

The latest version of the Yahoo app lets you browse through endless headlines with full-screen images and a text overlay.

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You have the option to skip the visual news for a more-traditional layout that caters to quick headline scanning.

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There are links to some of Yahoo's apps here, but mostly you'll stick with the buttons at the top of the menu when browsing the news.

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Go to the Topic Preferences screen to connect with your Facebook account so the Yahoo app can deliver stories that match your interests.

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Though it's not front and center in the app, you have access to Yahoo's powerful search engine with easy access to Web stories, images, and video.

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