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Fancy – Fancy some new stuff?
Tested version: 1.34.6
Latest version: 2.14.1
Requires Android: from 2.2
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Summary
Today the name of the game is discovery: who doesn't like to discover new tunes, new trends, new gadgets...? Oh, and how do you feel about discovering (expensive) new places and things? Read on to find out more about Fancy, the application for 'curators of style'.
Features & Use
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Right off the bat Fancy strikes me as a congolomerate of StumbleUpon, Tumblr, a social network and shopping experience.
The UI is kept nice and neat, featuring a series of photos and captions. The idea behind this little app is that users share whatever gems they've discovered on the digital market with the rest of the community. Kind of like a deal portal that features aesthetically interesting and design-wise excellent products.
If you're the type of user who enjoys browsing I predict you could get a kick out of Fancy. And if you love beautiful and exclusive objects – be it fashion, cars, electronic items, etc. - then Fancy might really tickle your fancy, if you'll pardon the rather obvious play on words.
The app looks very much like a desktop wesbite. Every image comes with an option to share the excitement about whatever object is displayed, add said item to your own personal list or simply comment on it. A detailed overview as well as where-to-purchase details are provided, and you can peruse through other users' comments. There is also an option for sharing, though Google+ as well as read-it-later type products such as Pocket, Instapaper or Readability are missing.
There's a shuffle mode if you're in the mood for surprises as well as a navigation tool that provides details on purchased items, shopping cart options and search options by category, amongst a few other features.
Keep in mind that this service relies on a sort of social network, meaning you have to register via Facebook, Twitter or email.
A few drawbacks: it takes a while for images to load (especially for anything lower than 2G), and a lot of products are not available outside of USA or else come with high tollage.
Bottom line:
Fancy is fun and interesting in a posher-than-thou kind of way. Everyone has to decide for themselves whether this type of consumer driven application is their cup of tea. I would say that if you love design or are interested in recent trends, Fancy is worth looking into even if you're not much a Natural Born Shopper. If you're curious go ahead and try it out for yourself to see if you like it, it can be downloaded for free after all.
Screen & Controls
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Fancy is beautifully optimised for tablets. Admittedly, both the smartphone and tablet Android versions of the app are very close to their iOS counterparts.
Fancy is simple and straight forward and hence easy to use, but seeing as the app hasn't been properly adapted for the Android system it feels very much as though the app were running on an iPhone or iPad.
Speed & Stability
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Fancy does very well in this category: no lagging, no crashing and only a few moments hesitation here and there.
Price/Performance Ratio
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Fancy is available for free from the Play Store and doesn't feature ad banners.
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Market Comments
michele, Sep 29, 2012
I loved it until... I started getting emails and notifications from this way too often so i uninstalled it.
Dimitris, Sep 29, 2012
I LOVE Fancy! I use it as my Wishlist for everything from shoes and jackets to baths, closets and cars! BEAUTIFUL design (which is one of the most important aspects of any app) and functionality. I haven't experienced any bugs whatsoever!
Gustavo Ramiro, Sep 29, 2012
bye bye tweeter or Facebook? bye
J, Sep 26, 2012
Stupid stupid. Requires account I'm not giving up my email / contact data just to be able to open up a casual app on trendy product. No thanks jerks
anurag, Sep 25, 2012
;-)
JollyOrc, Sep 24, 2012
tweets everything you fancy! should warn about that a bit more clearly I say.
George, Sep 24, 2012
Refresh I wish refreshing new content wouldn't bring you to the top, but rather left you in your previous spot
JamWheel, Sep 23, 2012
What does this do.? No idea what this is for. Only us dollars it seemed and full of poncy looking clutter that Apple users probably like
mitchger, Sep 23, 2012
SPAM Constant emailing. Every time you "fancy'd" something. I won't tolerate spam
Caleb, Sep 22, 2012
Addictive! I enjoyed this.
Hbk, Sep 22, 2012
Best In the world
Michelle, Sep 21, 2012
Great Love it except when items link to inaccurate prices; this needs to be checked first. App can't retrieve items today.
Raoul, Sep 21, 2012
Registration I just don't like apps where you have to register
Craig, Sep 21, 2012
Amazing! So many cool things I want to buy. Only down side though, too much iPhone accessories advertised
Jakob, Sep 19, 2012
Aaaaa !!!!!!! Good app but when i uninstalled i got email from them and 100 of them... Aaaaa!!! Help.
JASON, Sep 19, 2012
Broken Was working up till a week ago now on android wont even load at all
amber-jade, Sep 19, 2012
Fancy Love it
Cody, Sep 19, 2012
Love this This is fantastic. just started using it and continue to be sucked in for hours. If your fond of Classy & artistic design and concepts in every industry of design, you will love this.
LifeBringer, Sep 19, 2012
♡ Shocked on how addicting it really is ツ
, Sep 18, 2012
Comment doesn't work Writing comments doesn't work. Get server error. 4.1 galaxy nexus
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