Instapaper is one of the most popular offline reading apps available and with good reason. Reading web articles offline on an iPhone or portable device can be surprisingly difficult. If you find yourself sticking to places with wi-fi specifically because you want to keep up on news articles from all your favorite sites, Instapaper can give you the freedom to roam beyond those internet accessible spots. Instapaper is particularly good for daily commuting and long distance traveling, allowing you to gather many hours worth of offline reading material in just a few minutes online. If you need to read online reports or follow business specific news, then Instapaper could be a huge help.

Simply download the app – the basic version is completely free! – and start browsing your favorite sites. When you find something you want to read, simply save it to Instapaper. Then, once you’re offline, you can get back into Instapaper and read the offline versions of your chosen articles.

Another way you can use Instapaper is to simply save articles you’ve been wanting to read to the app. This way, you can save your desired reading for when you have the time. Whether you’re catching a bus to work or flying halfway across the world, having an archive of reading material saved on Instapaper will keep you working or entertained while also saving time.

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