# PublicNext — Local News & Networking

> Local News & Networking (iPhone/iPad app by ElectReps Private Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/publicnext/id6445842291 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ElectReps Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674137357)
- Category: News, Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 72 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-03-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/publicnext/id6445842291/reviews.md

## What is PublicNext?

PublicNext is an app for your city and we bring Kannada news, jobs, and classifieds, and enable you to connect with the people in your locality.

Events or Power cuts or water shortages, IPL or Cricket Matches Film star visits, Farmer's stories or Religious events everything happening in your city would now reach you on your smartphone.

PublicNext will notify you of
Breaking news and updates from your locality Weather, horoscope,  helpline numbers, fuel, and mandi prices
Biggest robbery or accidents in your area
Jobs and vacancies available in your city
Information like water shortages, power cuts, and traffic jams
Health checkups and vaccination centers in your city
Festivals, Melas, and Religious and Sporting Events in your area

Features -
Watch authentic content
Watch all the latest updates of your city through short videos and texts
Get instant updates on your city
Citizens can record and share their opinion on the latest happenings
Build community and express, discuss and dissent on the happenings

Covers Hubli, Dharwad, Udupi, Mangalore, and Bangalore video and text news in Kannada.

Udupi District - Kundapura, Brahmavara, Udupi, Byndoor, Karkala, Kaup, Kolluru

Dakshina Kannada District - Mangalore, Puttur, Bhantwala, Sulya, Dharmasthala, Mulki

Dharwada District - Hubli, Dharwada, Kundgol, Annigegri, Alnavara, Kalghatagi, Navalgunda

Bangalore - Malleswaram, Vijayanagara, Rajajinagara, Jayanagara, JP Nagara, Basavanagudi, RR Nagara, Yashwantapura, Mejestic, Peenya, Nelamangala, Koramngala, Indiranagara, Anekal, Yelahanka, Devanahalli, Airport

Download the PublicNext app and get connected to your city!


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.77 — 2024-02-21

Performance Improvement and Bug Fixes

### 2.2.76 — 2024-02-08

Introducing Related news for similar category news

### 2.2.75 — 2023-12-28

Introduced Poll ,Quiz and Personalization of News Content

### 2.2.74 — 2023-10-25

Streamlined Navigation: We've reimagined our navigation menus. Enjoy a more fluid and organized way to access various sections of the app, ensuring you can navigate effortlessly.Tailored Recommendations: Our app now understands your preferences better than ever before. With advanced AI algorithms, we deliver personalized content, recommendations, and features tailored to your interests.
Performance Boost: We've fine-tuned the app's engine to ensure faster loading times and a smoother overall performance. Enjoy seamless browsing and content consumption.

### 2.2.73 — 2023-08-16

Bug Fix and Performance improvisation

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