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If you\u2019ve got a smartphone, and a nose for news, you\u2019re in luck. Most reputable media sources offer news apps for both Android smartphones<\/a> and iPhone<\/a>\u2014and some of the best ones are absolutely free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, we take a look at several that we recommend to get your daily dose of what\u2019s happening in the world. All of the apps featured here are free to download, and unless otherwise noted, will work with Android or iOS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AP News<\/strong>: The Associated Press (AP) has been a reliable source of breaking local, national and international news since 1846. They offer an easy-to-navigate app where you can find news on a variety of topics, including sports, entertainment, travel, technology, and more. Get it here for Android<\/a>, or here<\/a> <\/a>for iPhone<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Twitter<\/strong>: This prolific social media platform is a great source for following news sources you trust, as almost every one of them now has a Twitter feed.  Twitter show posts in chronological order, so it\u2019ll show you what\u2019s happening right now. It has hashtags, trending topics, and other discovery features. You can download it here for Android<\/a>, or here for iPhone<\/a>. And don\u2019t forget to check out Consumer Cellular on Twitter<\/a>, as well, for all of our latest news and specials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Microsoft News: <\/strong>Microsoft News is what\u2019s known as a \u201cnews aggregator,\u201d which means it collects articles from multiple sources and makes them all available in one app. It\u2019s a convenient way to get your news, weather, and sports from a variety of sources. You also get a dark theme, if you prefer, as well as the ability to save articles for reading later. Find it here for Android<\/a>, or here for iPhone<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Podcasts<\/strong>: If you prefer listening to news\u2014and many other types of stories\u2014then you\u2019ll want to check out podcast apps. Most news sources offer podcasts with in-depth features, and the other choices you\u2019ll find for entertaining listening are nearly endless. Android users can browse a huge variety using the Podcast Addict app<\/a>, while iPhone users will find a huge selection on Apple Podcasts<\/a>. Your Local News Apps<\/strong>: Don\u2019t lose track of what\u2019s happening right in your area! Most local newspapers and TV stations also now offer apps so you can keep up with the latest news, weather, sports and other features in your community. Search for them using the Google Play Store<\/a> for Android, or through Apple\u2019s App Store<\/a> for iPhone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve got a smartphone, and a nose for news, you\u2019re in luck. Most reputable media sources offer news apps for both Android smartphones and iPhone\u2014and some of the best ones are absolutely free. Here, we take a look at several that we recommend to get your daily dose of what\u2019s happening in the world. 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