With so much content available online, a growing number of consumers are seeking out a more authentic experience through the use of customizable media platforms. More specifically, many consumers are looking for applications that will let them tailor their notifications so that they only receive updates about what they are interested in.
One of the primary ways that users are able to access customizable media notifications is by curating the content they wish to see. For example, Facebook's Notify app forces users to curate a list of news sources they are interested in and the app will then provide on-demand notifications accordingly. Another example is the BriefMe app, which automatically curates content based on popularity and then asks users to choose the number of notifications they wish to receive each day.
Beyond curated content, many media apps also offer more advanced features for tailoring app notifications. For example, the Breaking News app has a 'proximity alerts' feature that ensures users only receive information about news stories that have occurred locally. For sports fans, the Breaking Sports app allows users to pick and choose which teams to follow in order to create customized notifications.
15 Customizable Media Platforms
From Curated Notification Apps to Newsfeed-Bundling Apps:
Katherine Pendrill — Feb 12, 2016 — Pop Culture
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Streamlined News Feed Apps
The Paper iPhone App Filters One's Social Media Notifications
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Curated News Apps
‘Nuzzel’ is a New App That Shows Users What Articles Their Friends are Reading
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World Coverage Apps
The Apple News App is an Updated Version of Its Original Newsstand
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Minimalist News Apps
'Birdy' is an App That Presents Relevant News Stories to You
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Critical News Notifications
Get the Stories That Matter to You with the Breaking News iPhone App
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Succinct Political News Apps
The 'BriefMe' App Helps Users Stay Politically Informed on the Go
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Personalized News Apps
This Mobile News App is Targeted Towards iOS Users
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Personalized News Apps
The SmartNews App Allows Users to Access Current News Based on Preferences
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Pro Sporting News Apps
This App Provides News and Updates From Competitive Gaming Leagues
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Newsfeed-Bundling Apps
This App Bundles Different Social Media Feeds into One Central Hub
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Social Sports Apps
The GameOn App Provides a Place to Chat and Get Real-Time Sports Updates
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Customizable Sports News Apps
This Breaking Sports News App Leverages Social Media News Feeds
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Personalized Artist Newsfeeds
This Entertainment News Service Updates You on Your Favorite Artists
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Curated Notification Apps
Facebook's 'Notify' Alerts You of News from Your Favorite Sources
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Bias-Fighting News Services
This News Program Helps Make Readers More Conscious and Less Biased
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The Spotify Merch Hub Offers Gear According to Interests
Telegram-Style Video Messages
WhatsApp is Launching Instant Video Messaging Features
AI-Driven News Apps
The Particle News App is the Latest to Enter the Digital Space
Unfiltered Dating Apps
The 'RAW' Dating App Shows a Person's Authentic Self
AI-Powered Fashion Apps
The 'Blend' App Helps Users Find Products That Suit Their Style and Budget
Social Media News Updates
Meta's Threads Update Features a 'Trending Now' Feed for Relevant News
Social Podcast Exploration Platforms
'Podiscover' Helps Listeners Find Their Next Favorite Show
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Small Business Newsletter Platforms
Mailbob Helps Business Owners Build Newsletter Programs
Messaging App Color Customizations
Whatsapp's Color Customization Will Rollout Soon
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Video-Style Chat App Features
WhatsApp Instant Video Messages Enables Quick Communication
Motivating Journaling Apps
MindUp Encourages Users to Maintain a Daily Mindfulness Habit
Running Partner Messaging Apps
Find Your Next Running Partner Through Strava Messaging
AI-Driven Newsletter Summaries
CruiseLetter Summarizes News into Mini Podcasts
One-Way Chat Feature Updates
WhatsApp Launches its New Channels Feature Social Update
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Priority-Only To-Do Apps
The 'Five' To-Do App Limits Users to Five Tasks at a Time
Hyper-Personalized Wellness Apps
28 Seeks to Empower Women on Their Wellness Journey
Image-Based Alternative Social Medias
'Noteit' is a Snapchat-Inspired App for Gen Alpha Users
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
Messaging App Chat Organization
WhatsApp Keeps Conversations Organized with Chat Filters
AI-powered News Curators
Brief is a News Organizing Tool That You Can Personalize
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
In-App Recommendation Features
Bumble Boasts the 'Recommend to a Friend' Feature
Automated Food Planning Apps
The 'Munchy' App Takes a Long-Term Approach to Diets
Swipable Curated Ad Inspiration
Swipify Lets Users Swipe Through the Latest Ad Campaigns
TikTok-Inspired Music Features
Spotify Showcased a Redesigned Homepage for its Mobile App
Meme-Like Social Platforms
Social Platform Spill Launches its Beta with a ‘Meme-Forward’ Aesthetic
Private App-Based Journals
Apple Launches a New Journal App for iPhone Users to Positively Reflect
Professional Short-Form Video Feeds
LinkedIn is Testing a TikTok-Like System on its Platform
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Personalized Streaming Service Interfaces
The New My Netflix Tab Helps with Tidying the Platform
Minimalist Social Media Platforms
Bluesky is a Simple, Minimalist Social Media Platform
Influencer Search Apps
Mavn Connects Influencers with Their Favorite Brands for Paid Opportunities
Customizable Content Effects
Google Introduces New Editing Features to the Photos App
Customized Convenience Retailer Apps
Family Express is Introducing a Personalized App Experience
Personalized TV Recommendation Apps
Watchworthy Aims to Assist Audiences in Selecting TV Shows
AI-Powered Socialization Apps
The 'BU' App Takes an AI-Driven Approach to Event Planning
Engaging Political Update Apps
The 'GovSide' App Encourages Citizens to Get Involved
Authenticated Product Review Apps
This App Matchers Shoppers With Brands Looking For Reviews
Detail-Providing Dating App Features
Tinder Share My Date Shares Info with Curious Friends
All-in-One Productivity Apps
Evo Brands Itself as 'The Everything App'
Connective Music Platforms
Musicat.fm Offers a Dynamic Community for Music Lovers
Social Reading Apps
Fable is a Social App for Readers That Goes Beyond Book Clubs
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
AI-Powered News Summary Apps
The 'Concise AI' News App Provides Summaries of Pertinent Topics
Content Creator News Sources
Creative Brew Offers Daily Insight and News for Content Creators
Streaming Content-Tracking Apps
The 'CineHub' App Keeps an Eye on Content You've Watched and More
Chat-Style To-Do Apps
The 'Qept' App Lets Users DM Tasks to Themselves
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Browser Updated Privacy Features
Google Search Rolls Out New Updates for Privacy Control
Celebrity Social Feeds
BeReal Introduces the Celeb-Exclusive 'RealPeople' Feed on its App
Customizable AI News Feeds
Rio News is an AI News Anchor with an In-Chat Feature
Parental Social App Controls
Meta Debuts a Series of New Features Across its Social Media Apps
Digital Subscription Management Platforms
The 'Yorba' Platform Handles One's Digital Footprint
Digitized Note-Taking Apps
FlowNote Turns Note-Taking Into an Art
AI Adaptive Music Apps
This Music Platform Can Tailor Its Tunes to Your Needs and Moods
Vertical Video Feeds
The Reddit Watch Feed Brings Short-Form Videos to the Platform
Decentralized Social Apps
Meta is Developing a Decentralized Text-Based App Codenamed "P92"
Digital Social Sharing Spaces
The Shilo App Invites Users to Share and Curate What They Love
Newsletter App Messaging Upgrades
Substack is Launching a New Direct-Messaging Feature
Curated Website Suggestions
Curation of Curations Finds the Best Sites Based on Your interests
Interconnected Messaging Ecosystems
Whatsapp to Introduce Support for Messages Third-Party Apps
Passion-Sharing List Platforms
MyLikes Helps Users Share What They Enjoy with Curated Lists
Parental Social Controls
Snapchat Debuts New Parental Controls for Parents Monitoring Their Kids
Community-Driven Collector Apps
Connectible is a First-of-Its-Kind Social Media App for Collectors
Mobile Streaming App Stories
Twitch is Rolling Out a Daily 'Story' Feature on its Mobile App
Crowdsourced Outfit-Picking Apps
Choiced Let's Users Crowdsource Their Outfit Options
Video-Enabled Dating Apps
The 'Candid' Dating App Lets Users Show Their Personality with Video
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Social Media-Limiting Apps
Elqi Intervenes with Meditation to Limit Social Media Time
Delightful Recurring Payment Apps
The 'm0nthly' App Offers Mindful Money Management
Authenticated News Apps
Digital Trust Network 'Click' Challenges the Threat of Misinformation
Interest-Based Matchmaker Apps
Wana Matches People Based on Shared Interests
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Publication Audio Journalism Apps
The New York Times Presents its NYT Audio App Software
Personalized Meditation Sessions
Bliss Brain Can Curate Tailored Meditation Sessions
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
Localized Networking Platforms
Presence Connects Users with Like-Minded Individuals Nearby
Omni-Education Learning Apps
The 'Bytesized' App Offers Quick Educational Lessons Anytime
Social Album-Creating Features
WhatsApp Channels to Soon Get an Automatic Album Feature
AI News Tools
Bulletin Offers Summaries, Curated Feeds, and More
Personal Goal-Setting Apps
Fred Breaks Down Goals Into Actionable Steps
Short-Form Gaming Video Apps
'FreshCut' is TikTok for Video Games and Gaming News
Social Telegrammed Messaging Features
Instagram's Broadcast Channels Will Soon Launch Globally
Curated Music Discovery Playlists
Spotify Launches the 'Niche Mixes' Music Discovery Feature
Media-Based Music Expansions
DistroKid Users Now Have Access to TikTok Music for Promotion
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
Screen-Limiting Phone Apps
Takebreak Encourages People to Have a Better Work-Life Balance
Digital Wellness-Promoting Apps
AARP Now is a Convenient Membership App for AARP Cardholders
Comprehensive Festival Apps
Festivawl Consolidates Info for the Festivals You Attend in One Place
Music Content Campaign Tools
Spotify Presents the Showcase Tool for Artists to Promote
Community-Oriented Audio Apps
The 'Waffly' Audio Platform Offers a Holistic Experience
Chatbot-Integrated Browser Apps
The 'Arc Search' iOS App Offers Customized Search Outputs
Social App Feature Updates
Instagram is Moving the Status Update Notes to Profiles
Business-Focused Note Apps
Notely Helps Businesses Streamline Consumer Communications
Comprehensive Privacy Smartphones
The 'Cosmic Phone Lvl50' Quarantines Unsafe Apps
Influencer-Focused Ad Platforms
Pearpop Helps Brands Find Creators to Sponsor in an Easier Way
Social Group Voice-Chat Features
WhatsApp's New Feature Allow Control in Group Voice Chats
Social Sticker-Making Features
WhatsApp Launches a New In-App Custom Sticker Maker
Streamed Custom Radio Stations
YouTube Music Presents its new Create a Radio Interface
Real-Time Tailored News Podcasts
Listen2.AI Delivers Real-Time News in Podcast Form
Social Media-Connected Links
Instagram Expands its Amount of Links on User Profiles
Invitational Social App Expansions
The Bluesky App is Only Available by Invitation
Visually Inclusive Smartphone Features
Apple Adds the New Bold Assistive Access Feature
Privacy-Enhancing Social Features
Pinterest Launches the New Safety Features for Young Users
Bite-Sized Gen Z News
Mata.Today Offers Quick Insights for Gen Z to Easily Digest
Connection-Building Prompt Apps
Quiver's Daily Questions Will Connect You to Friends and Strangers
Minimalist To-Do List Platforms
Snaplists is a Streamlined Solution to Time Management
Community-Building Podcast Apps
Fountain Builds Community, Rewards Listeners, and Sparks Discovery
Summarized Personal Podcast Solutions
Jellypod Will Scan Emails and Make a Personalized Podcast
Seamless Media Organization
Funlistr Keeps Recommendations from Friends in One Centralized Place
Content-Focused Map Features
TuneIn Launches an Immersive Map Feature for Global Content Searches
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Weekly Personalized Music Curation
NewMusic Delivers New Tracks to Your Inbox Every Week
Phone-Based User-Targeted Campaigns
PlugSMS Helps Users Launch Campaigns From Their Phones
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Notification-Silencing App Features
Instagram Debuts 'Quiet Mode' to Encourage Users to Disconnect
Personalized Film Apps
Movie Me Helps Individuals Discover New Movies
Creative Collaboration Clubs
Dazed Has Launched a New Social Media App Called Dazed Club
Efficient Personalized Idea Newsletters
Sofon Curates Personalized Insights From Numerous Sources
Visualized Screen Time Apps
The 'Cyte' App Helps Users Search Their Digital History with Ease
Organized Listed Article Platforms
The Pocket Service Unveils a Plethora of New Features
Creator-Focused Messaging Features
Instagram Launches 'Broadcast Channels' for US Creators
Personalized Lifelong Digital Journals
Now and When is a Digital Journal That Moves Through Life
Community Social Apps
Beezle Social Keeps Users Informed Connected with Their Neighbors
Private Social Media Notes
Minders Offers a Private Space for Reflection and Thoughts
Broadcast-Like Social Channels
Meta is Launching New Broadcast Channels to Instagram and More
Spam-Sifting Messaging Apps
Silter Helps Identify Spam Messages
Unconventional Daily Calendars
With Calendiary, Users are Encouraged to Share Their Personal Story
Effective Keyword Alerts
Notikey Alerts Users When Their Keywords are Used on Forums
Joyfully Curated Homepages
Curations.club is a Digital Platform to Share What You Love
Personalized Content Discovery Tools
Bread Allows Users To Discover Social Content and Save it