Tech giant Samsung is launching a brand new newsreading app that is designed to make it easier than ever for users of all kinds of mobile devices go about accessing news that us customized and curated to their needs and topics of interest.
The 'Samsung News' app's initial launch will see it offer access to an exceptionally diverse array of news media sources that range from CNN, Bloomberg Media and Reuters to The Daily Beast, GQ, HuffPost and POLITICO to name just a few, with further sources set to be added over the course of time.
What's great about this newsreading app is that it offers a trio of ways for users to engage with the news. This includes twice-a-day briefings created by qualified editors, news feeds and podcasts.
"We created Samsung News to deliver breaking and premium news to Galaxy users in an easy to access format. Our goal is to support users by letting them curate their ideal news experience," said Avner Ronen, vice-president of product development at Samsung Electronics.
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The 'Samsung News' App Offers Access to Diverse News Media Sources
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