SmartNews

SmartNews SmartNews keeps you updated with global headlines and local attractions. Customize your swipe channels, read faster with Smart Mode, download for offline access, and get breaking news alerts tailored to you.

SmartNews

SmartNews is a popular news and information app that delivers the latest stories from leading publishers around the world. You can browse by topics like politics, traffic, weather, health, and sports. Just type in keywords to see fresh updates, and discover helpful local finds such as hidden attractions, restaurants, and area weather—so planning trips feels less stressful.

As you spend more time in the app, SmartNews learns from your reading habits and starts recommending articles that match your interests, so there’s always something new when you open it.

Key Features

User-Friendly, Customizable Interface

The app is designed for fast browsing and easy navigation. Headlines are organized into swipeable channels by topic—such as Politics, Sports, Technology, and Entertainment. You can reorder channels or remove any you don’t want, keeping your feed aligned with what you care about.

Along with standard topics, there are also location-based channels that let you follow local headlines, weather updates, and community news.

Smart Mode for Quick Loading & Offline Reading

A standout option is the app’s Smart reading mode. It reformats articles to load faster and be easier to read. Smart mode also supports offline reading, which is useful when your internet connection is unreliable or when you want to reduce data usage while staying informed.

Push Notifications & Social Sharing

You can set up push notifications to alert you to breaking news and stories that match your preferences. If you’re active on social media, SmartNews integrates with Twitter, so you can view trending articles and see what’s getting attention across the web.

News From Many Trusted Sources

SmartNews is built to bring breaking news and trending topics straight to your phone. The app partners with hundreds of reputable publishers, including major outlets and local papers, to offer a mix of domestic and international coverage.

Well-known sources such as Reuters, NBC News, and USA Today are included alongside regional and independent providers, giving you a broader perspective on current events.

What You Can Do in SmartNews

1) Follow Major Channels Worldwide

SmartNews offers dozens of major channels that update regularly with stories such as BBC News, TIME, NBC News, and USA Today. After you choose a channel, the app shows you the latest updates from that source.

2) Browse News Across Multiple Topics

You can keep up with finance, currency, weather, and entertainment thanks to broad topic coverage. The app highlights available news categories, and after you select the area you want, it recommends relevant channels so you can jump directly to the content you’re looking for.

3) Get Notifications for Fresh Updates

If you want the quickest updates for a topic you follow, tap to follow the news channel you often read. When new stories appear, the channel you subscribed to can send notifications for each update—helping you catch important news as fast as possible. You can follow that appear in the app.

4) Check Weather for Your Chosen Area

Beyond news, SmartNews provides detailed weather information for the areas you care about. Search for a country to view information such as temperature and humidity. You can also view weather details in nearby regions, including updates that may help you stay aware of potential natural disasters.

User Reviews

• “Complete news app. Only issue is every time I read an article from my paper, The Star Tribune, the app freezes and I have to restart it—then I lose my place and miss stories I wanted to read.”



• “Update: I dislike the new comment section that covers part of the story as an article loads. Please add an edit option/button. Still a great app, but I want to return to the same story after I check my texts or notifications. Why do I have to restart every time the app opens?”



• “I’ve had issues in the past: SmartNews sometimes runs flashing ad behavior or shows ads that require you to force-close the app. Despite that, I still use SmartNews every day.”