# Mechanical Engineering Mag

> The award-winning monthly flagship publication of ASME

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.texterity.android.MEMagazine](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.texterity.android.MEMagazine)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.texterity.android.MEMagazine`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** GTxcel
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 140,001
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (869 ratings)
- **Version:** 51.08
- **Last updated:** 2024-02-02
- **First published:** 2012-04-23
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 2.90 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.texterity.android.MEMagazine)
- **Website:** [http://www.gtxcel.com](http://www.gtxcel.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.gtxcel.com/privacy](https://www.gtxcel.com/privacy)

## Description

"Mechanical Engineering Mag" is the official Android app for ASME's award-winning magazine, delivering an interdisciplinary view of engineering trends, breakthroughs, and technology insights. Published since 1880, it features a brilliant replica format, text-formatted articles for easy readability, offline access, and the ability to bookmark favorite articles. With issues dating back to January 2012, this app is essential for anyone interested in the latest innovations and practices in mechanical engineering.

## Rankings

- #189,155 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`

## Review summary

The app is well-received for staying updated on mechanical engineering content with a convenient interface. However, users commonly report login problems, a missing offline reading feature, and occasional content access gaps.

### Pros

- Keeps you updated with latest mechanical engineering news and articles.
- Easy to use and convenient.
- Broad coverage of latest developments and world inventions.
- Helpful for brainstorming and generating ideas.

### Cons

- Login issues: can't login or sign-in shows invalid email.
- No offline reading/download option currently available.
- Content availability gaps (some articles or issues not accessible).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.texterity.android.MEMagazine)