Question 1

How do the daily rewards work and who can participate?

Accepted Answer

You earn points by reading articles and completing daily reading missions, and you can then redeem those points for gift cards from retail brands or donations to charities. To participate, you must be a legal resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. The rewards program may only be offered in certain geographic regions within the US, and availability can be limited, restricted, suspended, or discontinued at any time.

Question 2

Which news publishers are included in the app?

Accepted Answer

The app draws on articles from a range of premium publishers, including Bloomberg, The Atlantic, USA Today, TIME, The Huffington Post, Bleacher Report, Quartz, The Verge, LAT, VOX, AP, Reuters, Buzzfeed, and Fast Company. It also partners with thousands of trusted publishers for balanced coverage.

Question 3

What kinds of local stories can I expect?

Accepted Answer

Local coverage is based on your location and includes government, traffic, weather, politics, and school boards, as well as cultural events, hidden gems, restaurants, family-friendly activities, and summer farmer's markets. The app surfaces these stories from premium publishers to keep you updated on your area.

Question 4

What are the app's size and system requirements?

Accepted Answer

The app is about 80 MB in size and requires a minimum OS of Android 8.0. It was released on March 26, 2013, and the most recent update listed is dated October 15, 2026. The app includes ads and offers in-app purchases.

Question 5

What permissions does SmartNews request?

Accepted Answer

According to the listing, it requests access to location, phone, photos/media/files, storage, camera, microphone, Wi-Fi connection information, and device ID & call information. The content rating is Teen. These permissions are part of the app's feature set, such as location-based local news and notifications.

Download APK: SmartNews: Local Breaking News

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