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SmartNews: Breaking News

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  • Released
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  • October 1, 2014
  • August 18, 2026

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SmartNews, Inc.
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Access curated news from top publishers, tailored to your interests. Discover breaking stories, local updates, and in-depth coverage on politics, entertainment, sports, and health. Stay informed with quality journalism and personalized content.

✓Curated news feed
✓Local news updates
✓Politics and election coverage
✓Entertainment and sports news
✓Health and wellness articles
✓Trusted publisher content
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of SmartNews. Based on 929K reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 6 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • 💯Excellent news app
  • 🌐Wide variety of news sources
  • 🔍Customizable news feed
  • 📰Comprehensive news coverage
  • 🔖Useful feature to save articles for later
  • 🧠Smart news curation

Negative things

  • 📢Excessive and intrusive ads
  • 🤖Biased or unreliable news sources
  • 🔄Frequent app freezes and crashes
  • 🔋High battery consumption
  • 🔍Lack of customization and filtering options
  • 📌Inability to remove unwanted news sources
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What's New in SmartNews

26.8.30

August 18, 2026

- Performance improvements and bug fixes to enhance your reading experience.

Subscription plans

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Charts

Top Free

📈 15+1

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This app rose +1 position in News chart.

Last updated on August 25, 2026.

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User reviews

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Over heated

I like it but it heats up my phone for one. And another thing, it goes to another page when I haven’t clicked on any page
N8.lewisN8.lewis

Too Biased

SmartNews seems very biased in their news coverage. SmartNews must really despise Donald Trump with a negative slant on every news story related to him. Was hoping for better.
Truth Seeker 68Truth Seeker 68

App kills battery

Is this running background processes? Using this app causes the phone to get hot and it is unclear why.
MeMeChicagoMeMeChicago

Memphis

Memphis TN is located in Shelby County,TN. You are including “Shelby County” info that is not in Tennessee. You need to Re-write your program so that does not pick up Shelby County outside of Tennessee.

It is getting to the point that so many of your articles are being blocked by my Secutitu sidtware I don’t know who to trust on anymore
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Ads

So many news stories that are really ads, and it’s gets worse. They also added gamification…trying to reward you with meaningless points for reading which, coincidently, started with the last update that brought us more not-news. I should point out that the 4.6 rating (Aug 2026) is probably from old reviews when the app version that I liked was customer friendly.
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Notifications not working as expected

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Articles not loading properly

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Scrolling issues and lags

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Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to permanently block unwanted news sources

Feature

Option to view news in chronological order

Feature

Improved local news coverage

Feature

Offline reading mode

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Enhanced sharing capabilities

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FAQ

What does this news app do?

This app combines quality journalism with expert curation to help you stay informed. It allows you to easily curate your news feed based on your passions and topics of interest, providing access to top news from premium publishers.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include a curated news feed from trusted publishers, local news updates on government, traffic, weather, and community events, and in-depth coverage of politics, entertainment, sports, and health. You can also discover travel tips and plan vacations.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app offers trustworthy breaking coverage for your area for free. While the core news delivery is free, it does have in-app purchases, suggesting optional premium features or content may be available.

What kind of news can I find on this app?

You can find a wide range of news, including breaking stories, local updates, politics (elections, debates), entertainment (movies, TV shows), sports (games, teams), and health (wellness, mental health). It partners with thousands of trusted publishers for balanced news.

Who is this app for?

This app is designed for individuals who want to stay informed with quality journalism and personalized content. It's ideal for those interested in a broad spectrum of news, from global events to local happenings, and who appreciate curated feeds.