SmartNews

SmartNews – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is SmartNews?

SmartNews is a free, award-winning news app that delivers high-quality journalism combined with expert editorial curation. It helps you stay informed with personalized content from trusted publishers—all while keeping the experience light, enjoyable, and easy to use.

2. What is SmartTake?

SmartTake is a daily digest available within SmartNews. Curated by our award-winning editors, it offers a mix of light-hearted and informative updates across global, local, entertainment, sports, politics, and health topics—designed to make you feel good about being informed.

3. Which publishers does SmartNews feature?

SmartNews partners with a wide range of premium, trustworthy publishers, including:
Bloomberg, The Atlantic, USA Today, TIME, The Huffington Post, Bleacher Report, Quartz, The Verge, Los Angeles Times, VOX, Associated Press, Reuters, Buzzfeed, Fast Company, and many more.

4. Can I personalize my news feed?

Yes! You can easily customize your feed based on your interests—such as politics, entertainment, local news, health, or sports—to see the stories that matter most to you.

5. What kind of political coverage does SmartNews offer?

SmartNews offers balanced political news across the spectrum—from Democrat to Republican. You can follow stories about elections, candidates, debates, voter information, campaign finance, and verified reports.

6. Is the news verified for accuracy?

Absolutely. Our content comes from thousands of trusted publishers, and all articles go through validation by award-winning journalists to ensure accuracy, quality, and credibility.

7. Does SmartNews cover entertainment and pop culture?

Yes! You’ll find the latest news about TV shows, movies, celebrities, and more. Follow entertainment topics to stay updated on what’s trending.

8. Does SmartNews provide local news?

Yes, SmartNews curates local news based on your location. This includes city council updates, school boards, traffic, events, family activities, new restaurants, and more.

9. Can I follow sports news in the app?

Definitely! SmartNews provides daily updates on sports—including football, basketball, tennis, golf, soccer, and more. You can even set notifications for your favorite teams.

10. What kind of health content is available?

SmartNews covers wellness, aging, mental health, pain relief, fitness trends, and home remedies—all from credible medical and lifestyle sources.

11. Is SmartNews free to use?

Yes, SmartNews is completely free to use. You can access top-tier journalism, personalized news feeds, and SmartTake with no cost.

12. What do people say about SmartNews?

Here’s what our users and the media are saying:

• “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.

• “SmartNews is an excellent free alternative to other popular news apps.” – CNET

13. Has SmartNews received any awards?

Yes, SmartNews has been recognized with multiple industry awards, including:
🏆 Best Local News App (2024) – Bestapp
🏆 Best News Aggregator (2023) – Lifewire
🏆 Best News App (2023) – AndroidCentral

14. Where can I read the Terms of Service?

You can find the SmartNews Terms of Service here:
🔗 https://www.smartnews.com/terms/