Omerlo delivers a complete overhaul of Le Devoir's mobile and tablet applications

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After nearly a year of close collaboration between the teams at Omerlo and Le Devoir, the renowned Quebec media outlet unveils its brand-new mobile and tablet applications, available on iOS and Android. This complete overhaul, led end-to-end by Omerlo, marks an important milestone in the newspaper's digital evolution, delivering a modern, seamless, and enriched user experience.

A redesign built for readers

The primary goal of this redesign was clear: to provide Le Devoir's readers with an application that meets their expectations — ergonomic, visually appealing, and functional. The Omerlo team worked closely with Le Devoir's teams to completely rethink the application's architecture, design, and features.

The interface was designed to streamline navigation and showcase editorial content. Whether on a phone or tablet, the experience is consistent, intuitive, and enjoyable. Users can now adjust text size to suit their preferences — an essential feature for improved reading comfort.

Custom article templates

One of the key elements of this redesign is the creation of custom article templates, developed specifically for Le Devoir. These templates ensure optimal layout for different types of content: news stories, columns, in-depth reports, interviews, and more. Each format was designed to respect the newspaper's visual identity while ensuring a smooth and immersive reading experience.

This customization also enables better management of multimedia content, such as photo galleries, videos, and audio clips, which integrate seamlessly into articles.

An enriched experience with original games

Another standout feature: the integration of four original games, developed by Omerlo and accessible directly within the application. These games, designed to entertain while stimulating the mind, add a playful dimension to the user experience. They reflect a commitment to offering more than just a reading tool — a true interactive platform.

This initiative demonstrates Omerlo's dedication to innovation and to delivering digital solutions that go beyond conventional standards.

Features designed for daily use

The application also offers several practical features that enhance everyday use:

Continuous news feed: regularly updated, it allows users to follow the news in real time.

Article sharing: users can easily share their reads on social media or via email.

Push notifications: to stay informed about the topics that matter most.

These features were developed with particular attention to performance and fluidity, ensuring a frictionless experience.

A year-long collaborative project

This large-scale project spanned approximately one year, drawing on the expertise of several members from both the Omerlo and Le Devoir teams. From the user research phase to production launch, every step was defined by close collaboration, constant communication, and a shared commitment to delivering a quality product.

This collaborative approach made it possible to address Le Devoir's needs precisely, while incorporating best practices in mobile development and user experience.

A showcase of Omerlo's expertise

For Omerlo, this achievement is much more than a mandate — it is a showcase of our expertise, our ability to support media organizations through their digital transformation, and our commitment to innovation.

By emphasizing customization, performance, and user experience, we designed an application that reflects Le Devoir's values while meeting the expectations of today's readers.

Available now

Le Devoir's new applications are available now on the major platforms:

• Download on Google Play

• Download on the App Store

We invite all Le Devoir readers to discover this new experience, thoughtfully designed and developed by Omerlo.