SmartNews: Breaking News v26.1.30
SmartNews, Inc.About this app
Developer Description
Trusted sources, breaking headlines, and local stories all in one place.
Discover top news from premium publishers: Bloomberg, The Atlantic, USA Today, TIME, The Huffington Post, Bleacher Report, Quartz, The Verge, LAT, VOX, AP, Reuters, Buzzfeed, Fast Company.
Local
-Get informative stories from premium publishers based on your location.
-See the latest local news on government, traffic, weather, politics, school boards, and more.
-Read news about local cultural events, hidden gems, restaurants, family-friendly activities, and your summer farmer’s market.
Travel
-Discover the best spots wherever you go with location-based news and updates.
-Learn about top travel tips from your favorite publishers.
-Plan your next vacation with trending news on the best destinations, travel hacks, and flight deals before you depart.
Politics
- Get prepared for the elections, polls, and debates with stories across the political spectrum from Democrat to Republican.
- Understand candidates, ballot measures, debates, results, and city council elections near you.
-Find voter information, campaign finance stories, verified election reports, and expert election analysis you can trust.
Quality
-We partner with thousands of trusted publishers for premium, balanced news.
-Our award-winning journalists validate content to ensure it meets our high-quality standards.
- Read trustworthy breaking coverage for your area for free.
Entertainment
-Get an inside look at entertainment.
-Discover top movies or TV shows with your favorite actors.
-Follow entertainment topics so you never miss a story.
Sports
-Get daily articles highlighting the latest games, teams, players, and sporting events.
-Set notifications for your favorite teams.
-See breaking news about football, basketball, golf, tennis, soccer, and more.
Health
-Discover the healthcare news that impacts you all in one free app.
-See what experts say about wellness, aging, and mental health from top publishers.
-Follow stories about pain relief updates, exercise trends, and home remedies.
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SMARTNEWS IN THE PRESS
“Browse headlines quickly, customize your channels, and read the news offline. SmartNews is an excellent free alternative to other popular news apps.”
- CNET
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AWARDS
Winner of the 2025 May Award Contest - Best Mobile App
Best Mobile App Awards
Best Local News App, 2024 (US)
Bestapp
Best News Aggregator, 2023 (US)
Lifewire
Best News App, 2023 (US)
AndroidCentral
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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.
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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/
What's New
In-app purchases
$3.99 - $4.99 per item
Version Information
- Version
- 26.1.30
- Downloads
- 50M+
- Updated on
- Jan 16, 2026
- Released
- Mar 26, 2013
- Requires
- Android 8.0
Statistics
Google Play Rating History
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Downloads Over Time
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SmartNews: Breaking News - Google Play Rankings
Top Rankings
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#15 in Top Free News And Magazines in United States
#4 in Top Grossing News And Magazines in Japan
#5 in Top Free News And Magazines in Japan
#34 in Top Free News And Magazines in South Korea
SmartNews: Breaking News users say on Google Play
After looking my previous review, developers actually addressed all the issues I've had though the years. Still don't like the ads lol.
I like Smart News, but I don't care about "My Mission, Points, etc". How do I opt out or turn this off?
I chose the sources that I wanted to receive factual news/information from based on reliable data on each source. It is of most importance to me that the information I read is as truthful and accurate as possible. I have never been disappointed in this app. I don't recommend many things, but I do recommend SMART NEWS. It is the only app I need to get news all in one place. SMART NEWS is simple and easy to use. I have found ADS to be minimal and nonintrusive. I rate SMART NEWS 5 STARS.
They don't respond to inquiries. I sent a question to support using their process and they never responded. So I uninstalled the app.
I used to really enjoy this app til I got an upgraded phone. Now the ads load up great (sarcasm)!! Ads are super fast! The article I'm trying to read keeps either taking literally 5 minutes to load because of all the d@** ads or keeps closing abruptly (I'm sure due to the ads). It's really ridiculous. Just because I buy an item once or Google search a product doesn't mean I want to be inundated by the proprietors advertising every time I turn on my phone or open your app.
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