Slate

Slate

Android The Slate Group, LLC
1.9 Popularity

Addictive strategy game with clan battles

System Requirements

Updated
September 24, 2025
Age Rating
Teen
Android
Android 7.0++
Package Name
com.wapo.slate.android

So here's my honest take on Slate. I've tested a bunch of news and magazine apps, and this one's pretty solid. The writing is witty and insightful, and I like how they cover a wide range of topics. And the podcast selection is also really good. But it does get a bit repetitive after a while, and the ads can be intrusive if you don't pay for the premium version. Still, if you're looking for an app that'll keep you informed and entertained, Slate is worth a download.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of strategic depth without being overwhelming
  • Graphics look great and run smooth on older phones
  • Free to play, don't need to spend money to enjoy it
  • Interesting articles and great podcast selection

Cons

  • Upgrades take forever at higher levels
  • Gets repetitive after a while
  • Ads can be annoying if you don't pay
GOOGLE PLAY SCORE
1.9 /5
based on 1,242 reviews
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Been using Slate for a couple months now. It’s basically an online magazine with all kinds of articles – politics, tech, movies, advice columns, and more. Pretty solid app if you’re into that kind of stuff.

Here’s what you do: you can browse the latest stories, read full articles, and listen to their podcasts. There’s also a comments section where you can chat with other readers. And you can get push notifications to stay up to date. Took me a while to figure out some of the features but it’s pretty user-friendly overall.

Look, if you’re into reading news and commentary on current events, you’ll probably like this. It’s not perfect – there are a decent amount of ads that can get annoying – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if that’s your kind of thing.

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