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SNL app review: 40 years of Saturday Night Live in your iOS device

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Introduction

The official SNL app offers you the chance to stream thousands of classic and current Saturday Night Live sketches on your smartphone and tablet. This app will take you back in time as it highlights the show’s 40-year history. It includes rare and never-before-seen clips and videos, an intuitive search feature, exclusive SNL emoji keyboard, and many more. Developed by NBC Universal Media, the app is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

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SNL: The Official Saturday Night Live App from NBC

Free

A Library of SNL Sketches that Sits in Your Pocket

Saturday Night Live is one of the most iconic American comedy shows that parodies current events and makes fun of the lives of the rich and famous. Millions of people throughout the world follow SNL’s hilarious sketches that feature Hollywood’s A-list celebrities.

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Today, you can watch your favorite SNL sketches on your iOS device as NBC recently launched the official SNL app. The app offers more than 5,000 clips and videos including rare sketches from classic episodes. The clips can be streamed directly to your device using the app’s built-in video player.

But what makes the SNL application unique? You’re probably aware that the show’s episodes are available on Netflix. There’s also an official SNL YouTube channel where you can watch selected clips and videos.

First of all, the official iOS app features the 40-year history of the show including rare sketches dating back from the 70’s. Secondly, the SNL app offers a smart search tool that allows you to quickly search clips by characters, episodes, and seasons.

Most importantly, the SNL app learns how to adapt to your viewing preference. It offers recommendations based on your favorites and viewing habits. With this app, finding your favorite sketches and SNL characters has become a lot easier.

Best Features of the SNL App

The official SNL app offers more than 5,000 sketches that highlight the 40-year history of the show. Rare clips and videos from the '70s and '80s are included in the app.

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The intuitive recommendation engine is one of the best features of this app. It learns from your viewing history and offers exclusive recommendations for you. You don’t have to spend precious minutes just to browse hundreds of clips. The app automatically searches videos based on your preferences.

Another powerful feature of the app is the integrated video player. The built-in player offers a Favorite button so you can quickly save your favorite sketches in your device. It also allows you to share videos and clips to Facebook.

And lastly, the SNL app offers an exclusive emoji keyboard. You can download this keyboard so you can start sending SNL-inspired emojis to your friends.

SNL: The Official Saturday Night Live App from NBC

Free

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Offers more than 5,000 SNL sketches
  • With rare clips and videos from classic episodes
  • Offers weekend update segments
  • Allows custom search by characters, episodes, and seasons
  • Seamless video player with social sharing option
  • Comes with emoji keyboard
  • Free with no in-app purchase

Cons

  • Requires fast Internet connection for flawless video streaming

Final Thoughts

The official SNL app for iOS is the most comprehensive library of SNL sketches. It offers impressive features including an intelligent recommendation engine, built-in media player, and emojis. This is a highly recommended app for all fans of Saturday Night Live.

 

SNL: The Official Saturday Night Live App from NBC

Free
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