These customizable news apps allow users to find the stories that are most important to them. In the digital age, many consumers are overwhelmed by the sheer volume of news stories available. These apps help users streamline their reading habits and find the articles that are most relevant to their interests.
For those who skim the news on a regular basis, a striking photo can often be the trigger that causes that user to read a particular story. Many apps have recognized the importance of visuals and used this idea to curate available content. For example, there are image-based news apps that provide a brief overview of current issues, as well as photo-focused journalism apps that display images taken by average citizens.
For those who are interested in reading actual articles, there are a number of apps designed to organize news stories in a more personalized way. These customizable news apps allow users to find stories based on topic, media source or even article length. For example, there are time-sensitive news apps that organize articles based on how long it will take the user to read them, as well as curated news apps that display articles based on social media popularity.
32 Customizable News Apps
From Photo-Focused Journalism Apps to Bias-Fighting News Services:
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Streamlined News Feed Apps
The Paper iPhone App Filters One's Social Media Notifications
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Digital Conversion News Apps
The Peekster App Converts Paper News to Digital News
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Photo-Focused Journalism Apps
The Onpublico App Lets You Instantly Go from Witness to Reporter
28
Breaking News Social Apps
HereFeed is a Social Media App That Tracks Breaking News
27
Inspiring Newsfeed Apps
Apollo Muse is a RSS App Dedicated to the Best Tech, Design and Art News
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Streamlined Political Apps
The iCitizen App Allows You to Target Your Interests
25
Audible News Apps
'NewsCast' is a Handy News-Reading App That Dictates Breaking Stories
24
Curated News Apps
‘Nuzzel’ is a New App That Shows Users What Articles Their Friends are Reading
23
World Coverage Apps
The Apple News App is an Updated Version of Its Original Newsstand
22
In-Depth Reading Apps
The New Longform iOS Application Lets You Save Long Articles Offline
21
News Streaming Platforms
The Watchup Apps Brings Curated Television Reporting to Smartphones
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Time-Sensitive News Apps
The 'Few Minutes' App Helps Users Sort Through the News More Quickly
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Pictures-Only News Apps
The NYT Now App Gives You the Big Picture Without Cluttered Words
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Minimalist News Apps
'Birdy' is an App That Presents Relevant News Stories to You
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Speedy News Soundbites
Clippet Offers One Minute-Long Daily News Clips for Busy Millennials
16
Citizen Journalist Apps
The LifeNews Mobile App Collects Crowdsourced Content
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Curated Newspaper Apps
'NYT Now' Will Offer a Range of News from the New York Times Portfolio
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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
12
News-Based Dating Apps
This App Matches Users Based on the Kinds of News Articles They Read
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Curated App News Channels
The Buzzfeed x WeChat Partnership Sees News Content Added to the Service
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Uncustomized News Apps
This Content Discovery Engine Finds Articles Outside of Your Filter Bubble
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Personalized News Apps
The SmartNews App Allows Users to Access Current News Based on Preferences
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Categorically Designed News Apps
Facebook has Announced the Paper App for Readers
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Personalized News Radio Apps
The Meep News App Curates and Reads a Stream of Personalized Content
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Action-Enabling News Apps
Ideal Impact Shows You Advocacy Opportunities Based on What You Read
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Pro Sporting News Apps
This App Provides News and Updates From Competitive Gaming Leagues
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Customizable Sports News Apps
This Breaking Sports News App Leverages Social Media News Feeds
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Visual News Apps
Global News App Vizo Briefly Summarizes Top Stories With Image-Based Content
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Feed-Organizing Apps
Twitter App Storyline Changes the Viewing Experience by Re-Organizing Tweets
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Custom Radio News Apps
Newsbeat Converts Text-Based News Stories to Voice-Read Audio Stories
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Unfiltered Dating Apps
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Interactive Travel Map Apps
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AI-Powered Fashion Apps
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AI-Enhanced Dating Apps
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Healthful Mood Journal Apps
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Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
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AI Note-Taking Apps
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AI Self-Improvement Apps
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Daily Motivation Apps
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Messaging App Chat Organization
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AI-Driven Newsletter Summaries
CruiseLetter Summarizes News into Mini Podcasts
AI Beauty Shopping Apps
Trendio's Video Shopping App Shares Personally Curated Content
Video-Style Chat App Features
WhatsApp Instant Video Messages Enables Quick Communication
Minimal Phone Interfaces
Minimis Launcher Hopes to Reduce Distractions and Screen Time
Motivating Journaling Apps
MindUp Encourages Users to Maintain a Daily Mindfulness Habit
Social Professional Productivity Apps
The 'LikeMind' App Connects Users to Other Hustlers
Housewares Retailer Design Apps
The Wayfair Decorify App Digitally Transforms Spaces for Shopping
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
Life-Logging Digital Journals
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AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Hyper-Personalized Wellness Apps
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Privacy-Focused Budgeting Apps
The 'Apollo' Personal Finance App Streamlines Money Tracking
Democratic Digital Artwork Apps
The 'ArtzMe' App Makes Art Accessible to Everyone
Image-Based Alternative Social Medias
'Noteit' is a Snapchat-Inspired App for Gen Alpha Users
Early-Access Shopping Apps
The J.Crew App Provides Users Access to Sales 48 Hours in Advance
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
Raw Thought Organization Apps
The 'Memosa' App Turns Ideas and Rambling into Organized Text
AI-powered News Curators
Brief is a News Organizing Tool That You Can Personalize
Self-Updating E-Ink Newspapers
Project E Ink Presents Fresh Headlines Daily
Educational Book Summary Apps
Bookster Let's People Understand Books in Just 15 Minutes a Day
Aggregated On-Demand Service Apps
The 'finish'd' App Combines a Range of Services into One Spot
Swipable Curated Ad Inspiration
Swipify Lets Users Swipe Through the Latest Ad Campaigns
AI-Powered Design Apps
Adobe Launches an AI-Powered Mobile App Called Adobe Express
Stress Reduction Finance Apps
The 'MoneyCoach' App Takes the Anxiety Out of Money Management
TikTok-Inspired Music Features
Spotify Showcased a Redesigned Homepage for its Mobile App
Private App-Based Journals
Apple Launches a New Journal App for iPhone Users to Positively Reflect
AI-Narrated News Articles
Artifact's Text-to-Speech Feature Reads to Users in Celebrity Voices
Feature-Rich Airport Apps
The 'byAir' App Offers Indoor Maps, Transport Options and More
Food-Checking Health Apps
Know Your Food Helps Users Stay on Track with Their Diet
Personalized TV Recommendation Apps
Watchworthy Aims to Assist Audiences in Selecting TV Shows
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
Power-Unlocking Camera Apps
The Photon Camera App Captures Pro-Grade Images
Customized Convenience Retailer Apps
Family Express is Introducing a Personalized App Experience
Screenshot-Organizing Apps
Camp is a Screenshot Organizer That Leverages AI for Powerful Results
AI-Powered Socialization Apps
The 'BU' App Takes an AI-Driven Approach to Event Planning
Image-Based Homework Help
Answer Lens Can Uses AI to Answer Homework Questions with a Photo
Healthy Relationship-Focused Apps
The Official App Helps One Maintain Healthy Romantic Relations
Engaging Political Update Apps
The 'GovSide' App Encourages Citizens to Get Involved
Car-Identifying Apps
Scout Helps Enthusiasts Identify a Vehicle
Thought-Provoking Social Apps
Skaldic is an App for Curious Minds
Authenticated Product Review Apps
This App Matchers Shoppers With Brands Looking For Reviews
All-in-One Productivity Apps
Evo Brands Itself as 'The Everything App'
Social Podcast Video Apps
Algo for Podcasts Helps Podcasters Create Engaging Content
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Elevated Virtual Photography Apps
Halide Presents a New Neural Telephoto Feature on its App
Timeless Photo Books
Photos by Artkive Uses an App to Turn Cluttered Camera Rolls into Photo Books
Drag-and-Drop Task Apps
The 'Dayby' App Helps Users Get More Done in Their Daily Schedule
Social Reading Apps
Fable is a Social App for Readers That Goes Beyond Book Clubs
Text-to-Image AI Apps
The Bonkers App Quickly Creates Images using AI
AI-Powered News Summary Apps
The 'Concise AI' News App Provides Summaries of Pertinent Topics
Visual Payment Apps
Vizme Turns the Experience of Sending or Spending Money Into Stories
Streaming Content-Tracking Apps
The 'CineHub' App Keeps an Eye on Content You've Watched and More
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Browser Updated Privacy Features
Google Search Rolls Out New Updates for Privacy Control
Content Creator News Sources
Creative Brew Offers Daily Insight and News for Content Creators
Customizable AI News Feeds
Rio News is an AI News Anchor with an In-Chat Feature
Smartphone Distraction-Curbing Apps
The 'Lemio' App Combats Against Smartphone Addiction
Digitized Note-Taking Apps
FlowNote Turns Note-Taking Into an Art
Vertical Video Feeds
The Reddit Watch Feed Brings Short-Form Videos to the Platform
Digital Social Sharing Spaces
The Shilo App Invites Users to Share and Curate What They Love
Curated Website Suggestions
Curation of Curations Finds the Best Sites Based on Your interests
Phone Decluttering Apps
Swipe & Delete Gamifies the Process of Deleting Photos
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
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
Digital AI-Generated Art
Picsart's New SketchAI App is Transforming Images into Digital Artwork
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
Photo-Organizing Apps
Journeys Simplifies the Process of Organizing One's Photos
Social Media-Limiting Apps
Elqi Intervenes with Meditation to Limit Social Media Time
Authenticated News Apps
Digital Trust Network 'Click' Challenges the Threat of Misinformation
AI-Fuelled Mobile Design Apps
Adobe Launches its Express Mobile App for Design On-the-Go
Publication Audio Journalism Apps
The New York Times Presents its NYT Audio App Software
Betting-Ready Sports Apps
Apple's Latest Sports App Streamlines Scores and Stat Viewing
Creativity-Supporting Art Apps
The 'Blank' App Uses AI to Create Custom Art Based on Prompts
Photo Editing Mobile Expansions
Capture One Launches its Platform on Mobile Devices
Distraction-Limiting Apps
Shrewd Observer Helps You Live a More Disciplined Lifestyle
Streamlined Creative Work Apps
Nvidia Develops an All-in-one App with a Sleek Interface
Omni-Education Learning Apps
The 'Bytesized' App Offers Quick Educational Lessons Anytime
Smart Life-Planning Apps
Last Plannr is More Than a Traditional To-Do List
AI News Tools
Bulletin Offers Summaries, Curated Feeds, and More
Screen-Limiting Phone Apps
Takebreak Encourages People to Have a Better Work-Life Balance
Personal Goal-Setting Apps
Fred Breaks Down Goals Into Actionable Steps
Business-Focused Note Apps
Notely Helps Businesses Streamline Consumer Communications
Curated Newsreading Apps
The 'Samsung News' App Offers Access to Diverse News Media Sources
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
Digital Wellness-Promoting Apps
AARP Now is a Convenient Membership App for AARP Cardholders
Efficient Micro Habit Apps
Micro Habits Breaks Goals into Smaller Steps
Comprehensive Festival Apps
Festivawl Consolidates Info for the Festivals You Attend in One Place
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
Social App Feature Updates
Instagram is Moving the Status Update Notes to Profiles
AI Text Summarizers
R10 AI Summarizer Saves Users Valuable Time and Effort
Chatbot-Integrated Browser Apps
The 'Arc Search' iOS App Offers Customized Search Outputs
Comprehensive Privacy Smartphones
The 'Cosmic Phone Lvl50' Quarantines Unsafe Apps
Social Sticker-Making Features
WhatsApp Launches a New In-App Custom Sticker Maker
Gamer Organization Apps
Skich Debuts New Features for its Tinder-Style Game Recommendation App
Categorized Podcast Genres
Apple's Podcasts App Launches a New Organized Update Feature
Motivational Goal-Tracking Apps
Disciplined Helps Users Track Their Progress and Stay Motivated
Lighthearted Meme Apps
Goodday is a Meme App Designed to Inspire Happiness
Real-Time Tailored News Podcasts
Listen2.AI Delivers Real-Time News in Podcast Form
Visually Inclusive Smartphone Features
Apple Adds the New Bold Assistive Access Feature
Magazine Content Features
Magazine App Flipboard Adds a New Notes Feature for Personalized Content
Redesigned Media Editing Features
Telegram Launches New Feature Options on its Media Editor
Summarized Personal Podcast Solutions
Jellypod Will Scan Emails and Make a Personalized Podcast
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
Bite-Sized Gen Z News
Mata.Today Offers Quick Insights for Gen Z to Easily Digest
Notification-Silencing App Features
Instagram Debuts 'Quiet Mode' to Encourage Users to Disconnect
Personalized Film Apps
Movie Me Helps Individuals Discover New Movies
Efficient Personalized Idea Newsletters
Sofon Curates Personalized Insights From Numerous Sources
Daily Time-Stamped Journals
Daygram Offers Modern Journaling, Capturing Thoughts and Feelings
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
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations
Streamlined Meal Planning Apps
Foodpot Helps with Meal Planning and Recipe Discovery
Personalized Lifelong Digital Journals
Now and When is a Digital Journal That Moves Through Life
Gamified AI Quizzes
SnapQuiz Offers a Vast Library of Quizzes with Something for Everyone
Library Card-Supported Book Access
Libby Simplifies Magazine Access for Library Card Holders
Organized List-Making Apps
Clear 2.0 Turns List-Making Into an Aesthetically Pleasing Experience
Spam-Sifting Messaging Apps
Silter Helps Identify Spam Messages
Unconventional Daily Calendars
With Calendiary, Users are Encouraged to Share Their Personal Story
Personalized Content Discovery Tools
Bread Allows Users To Discover Social Content and Save it