SmartNews: News That Matters
SmartNews: News That Matters
Breaking local news and weather forecasts from your neighborhood.
Reviews
14.91%
8.53%
8.94%
17.24%
50.38%
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99,804 rates
57,110 rates
59,876 rates
115,401 rates
337,218 rates
Comments
Don Reuter
★★
"Most articals are not news , incomplete , or politically bias ."
Version: 23.3.40
"Most articals are not news , incomplete , or politically bias ."
Version: 23.3.40
Neshauna Grandson
★★★★★
"Family #1 mobile news site.👏🏾👏🏾"
Version: 23.3.30
"Family #1 mobile news site.👏🏾👏🏾"
Version: 23.3.30
andre johnson
★★★
"Ok for when you don`t have time to read much but want to keep up with top news. When you see a story you want to read you click on the story and sometime it changes or you will have to search for the story you want to read"
Version: 23.3.40
"Ok for when you don`t have time to read much but want to keep up with top news. When you see a story you want to read you click on the story and sometime it changes or you will have to search for the story you want to read"
Version: 23.3.40
Alison Kraemer
★★★★★
"I use this app for news because i can get as wide a views as i want."
Version: 23.3.30
"I use this app for news because i can get as wide a views as i want."
Version: 23.3.30
Thomas Favilla
★
"It sucks, the damn app crashes every two minutes and has to be restarted. Content is good if you can read through it without crashing."
Version: 23.3.40
"It sucks, the damn app crashes every two minutes and has to be restarted. Content is good if you can read through it without crashing."
Version: 23.3.40
Ben Lundberg
★★★
"Well rounded selection."
Version: 23.3.40
"Well rounded selection."
Version: 23.3.40
Nathaniel Laryea
★★★★★
"Instant newscaster"
Version: 23.2.20
"Instant newscaster"
Version: 23.2.20
Jason See
★★
"Great aggregator, nice format, ads are out of control now, distracting, difficult to navigate. I use it but hate it now."
Version: 23.3.30
"Great aggregator, nice format, ads are out of control now, distracting, difficult to navigate. I use it but hate it now."
Version: 23.3.30
Minh Le
★★
"Used to be good. Please bring back the old format. Thank you"
Version: 22.8.40
"Used to be good. Please bring back the old format. Thank you"
Version: 22.8.40
Joseph D
★★
"Used to be great..would get actual breaking news. Now get multiple `breaking news` notifications daily that aren`t remotely breaking news! Last one was about research into cars with DUI countermeasures. That`s not `breaking news`."
Version: 23.3.30
"Used to be great..would get actual breaking news. Now get multiple `breaking news` notifications daily that aren`t remotely breaking news! Last one was about research into cars with DUI countermeasures. That`s not `breaking news`."
Version: 23.3.30
John Shay
★★★
"Better than most news apps I`ve used, but... even when u ask it to suggest less news from obviously dubious sources (The Mirror Online), those sources still pop up in the first five suggested articles every single time. Money matters more than factual news to the current app mgmt."
Version: 23.3.30
"Better than most news apps I`ve used, but... even when u ask it to suggest less news from obviously dubious sources (The Mirror Online), those sources still pop up in the first five suggested articles every single time. Money matters more than factual news to the current app mgmt."
Version: 23.3.30
Dan Powell
★
"This new format is a sorry mess. I really miss the old version and I`m looking actively for a replacement."
Version: 23.3.30
"This new format is a sorry mess. I really miss the old version and I`m looking actively for a replacement."
Version: 23.3.30
Chuck Raikes
★★★★★
"Up to date news, Thanks, It`s Great !!!!!"
"Up to date news, Thanks, It`s Great !!!!!"
Sonny Kriewald
★
"This app use to be great. Here lately it is useless. Clicking on articles and they never load, or partially load. Developers suggest clearing cache and turning off auto play of ads, unfortunately that had no impact. If this trend continues, I will be moving on to a different app."
Version: 22.8.30
"This app use to be great. Here lately it is useless. Clicking on articles and they never load, or partially load. Developers suggest clearing cache and turning off auto play of ads, unfortunately that had no impact. If this trend continues, I will be moving on to a different app."
Version: 22.8.30
Karen Loomis
★★★★★
"I like being kept up on news as it happens."
Version: 22.12.40
"I like being kept up on news as it happens."
Version: 22.12.40
David Inglese
★
"Not very unbiased."
Version: 23.3.30
"Not very unbiased."
Version: 23.3.30
Jonathon Allen
★
"This app used to be great,but now it`s just mainstream propaganda."
Version: 23.3.40
"This app used to be great,but now it`s just mainstream propaganda."
Version: 23.3.40
Steven Roth
★
"News stories never show dates. App crashes every minute on my tablet."
Version: 23.3.40
"News stories never show dates. App crashes every minute on my tablet."
Version: 23.3.40
Dale Darling
★
"If I had wanted to have a news app that spewed useless ``news`` I`d keep this one. There is not any actual content that qualifies as ``news``."
Version: 5.9.0
"If I had wanted to have a news app that spewed useless ``news`` I`d keep this one. There is not any actual content that qualifies as ``news``."
Version: 5.9.0
Gary Underwood
★★★★★
"I find that scanning SmartNews is an efficient method of keeping abreast of important actions and events that are of interest to me. I use it every day!"
Version: 23.3.10
"I find that scanning SmartNews is an efficient method of keeping abreast of important actions and events that are of interest to me. I use it every day!"
Version: 23.3.10
jp.gocro.smartnews.android
Installs: 50,000,000+
(53,492,082 at
2024-04-28 13:24:11)
Version: 24.4.40
Category: News & Magazines
Pegi : Teen
Publish Date : Mar 26, 2013
Update Date : 2024-04-19
Android Version : 8.0
Ad Supported : Yes
Version: 24.4.40
Category: News & Magazines
Pegi : Teen
Publish Date : Mar 26, 2013
Update Date : 2024-04-19
Android Version : 8.0
Ad Supported : Yes
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Ichigo Jingumae Bldg. 3F, 6-25-16 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
https://www.smartnews.com/
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https://www.smartnews.com/
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SmartNews helps you discover balanced, unbiased stories—for free. Connect with the world around you through editor curation and state-of-the-art algorithms. Whether it`s politics, local coverage, sports, or entertainment, feeling good about being informed has never been easier.
Stay in the loop and explore your passions with news from top publishers: NBC News, MSNBC, USA Today, TIME, The Huffington Post, Bleacher Report, Quartz, The Verge, VICE, VOX, AP, Reuters, Buzzfeed, Fast Company.
SmartNews has 50 million downloads, 2+ million 5-star ratings, thousands of trusted publishers, and was the “Best Local News App” of 2022 according to BestApp.com.
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Balanced News
- Get access to stories that are free of bias—no paywalls ever.
- See coverage from every angle and all sides.
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Political News
- Get prepared for the polls with top stories from across the political spectrum.
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-Get an inside look at entertainment in Hollywood with updates on celebrities from movie stars to reality TV.
-Discover upcoming movies or TV shows with your favorite actors.
-Set notifications and follow entertainment topics so you never miss a breaking celebrity story.
-Read news about the Oscars, Hollywood, Movie Stars, Fashion Week, and more.
Local News
-Get relevant local stories from top trusted publishers based on your location.
-See the latest coverage in your hometown with the Local tab.
-Discover local updates, traffic, events, local weather, new restaurants, family activities, and so much more.
Sports News
-Welcome to your spot for sports stories.
-Get daily articles highlighting the latest games, teams, players, and sporting events.
-Set notifications for your favorite teams.
-See news about football, basketball, golf, tennis, soccer, and more.
***
SmartNews in the News
“Browse headlines quickly, customize your channels, and read the news offline. SmartNews is an excellent free alternative to other popular news apps.”
- CNET
***
SmartNews Awards
Best News Aggregator, 2023 (US)
Lifewire
Best Free News App, 2023 (US)
MakeUseOf
Best News App, 2023 (US)
AndroidCentral
Best Local News App, 2022 (US)
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Reviews
“Better than Feedly or Flipboard. Love it!” Joe C.
“Much better than the new version of Apple News.” - Donald B.
“Been using Google News but this is better. Much easier to share.” Nikki H.
“Literally, one of the best news apps… It ranks with the likes of BBC News.” -Lorraine C.
*Terms of Service
The SmartNews Terms of Service are linked below. Please read and confirm these terms before using our services.
https://www.smartnews.com/terms/
Stay in the loop and explore your passions with news from top publishers: NBC News, MSNBC, USA Today, TIME, The Huffington Post, Bleacher Report, Quartz, The Verge, VICE, VOX, AP, Reuters, Buzzfeed, Fast Company.
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START YOUR DAY WITH SMARTTAKE
Escape from misinformation, sensationalism, and biased news with SmartTake. A free comprehensive daily digest of unique, interesting, lighthearted, and balanced information focused on helping you feel good about being informed. Thoughtfully curated by our team of award-winning editors, SmartTake is here to feed your brain—not your bias—with quality local, entertainment, sports, politics, and science. Take a mental break from doomscrolling, and unwind with news that enriches your understanding of the world around you.
Balanced News
- Get access to stories that are free of bias—no paywalls ever.
- See coverage from every angle and all sides.
-Discover balanced, non-partisan information you can trust.
Political News
- Get prepared for the polls with top stories from across the political spectrum.
- See trusted political news for free with up-to-the-minute insights.
- Understand candidates and elections in your local area.
Trusted Sources
-We partner with thousands of credible publishers for unbiased news from all sides.
-Our team of award-winning journalists validates content to ensure it meets our high-quality requirements.
- Read reliable breaking coverage for your area for free.
Entertainment News
-Get an inside look at entertainment in Hollywood with updates on celebrities from movie stars to reality TV.
-Discover upcoming movies or TV shows with your favorite actors.
-Set notifications and follow entertainment topics so you never miss a breaking celebrity story.
-Read news about the Oscars, Hollywood, Movie Stars, Fashion Week, and more.
Local News
-Get relevant local stories from top trusted publishers based on your location.
-See the latest coverage in your hometown with the Local tab.
-Discover local updates, traffic, events, local weather, new restaurants, family activities, and so much more.
Sports News
-Welcome to your spot for sports stories.
-Get daily articles highlighting the latest games, teams, players, and sporting events.
-Set notifications for your favorite teams.
-See news about football, basketball, golf, tennis, soccer, and more.
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SmartNews in the News
“Browse headlines quickly, customize your channels, and read the news offline. SmartNews is an excellent free alternative to other popular news apps.”
- CNET
***
SmartNews Awards
Best News Aggregator, 2023 (US)
Lifewire
Best Free News App, 2023 (US)
MakeUseOf
Best News App, 2023 (US)
AndroidCentral
Best Local News App, 2022 (US)
Bestapp
***
Reviews
“Better than Feedly or Flipboard. Love it!” Joe C.
“Much better than the new version of Apple News.” - Donald B.
“Been using Google News but this is better. Much easier to share.” Nikki H.
“Literally, one of the best news apps… It ranks with the likes of BBC News.” -Lorraine C.
*Terms of Service
The SmartNews Terms of Service are linked below. Please read and confirm these terms before using our services.
https://www.smartnews.com/terms/
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