Best news apps for Android 2023
Stay informed with these trustworthy news sources for Android.

Keeping informed on the go is one of the many things that our smartphones are incredible tools for. During the everyday hustle and bustle, it's easy to ignore the world around you, but the news is everywhere, including on your phone. These are the best news apps for your Android device today!
Never miss a headline with these apps
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Google News
In addition to giving you quick access to the top daily headlines, Google News has a "For You" tab that provides news that you care about. The app is free, and while it doesn't exactly replace Google Reader, it does a pretty good job at everything else.
Download from: Google Play Store
Feedly
If you prefer to get your news delivered in RSS form, Feedly is pretty much the default choice these days. Rising from the ashes of the Google Reader shutdown, Feedly has evolved and refined its service and app, and it's a pretty good choice all around.
Download from: Google Play Store
Inoreader
Inoreader is a fantastic RSS reader and service that makes it easy to build your own newsfeed. And you aren't forced into paying a subscription unless you want more features like notifications or an offline mode. Plus, you can use Inoreader on your phone or your computer with the Web version.
Download from: Google Play Store
For many, Flipboard is the default news app for Android. It's been around for a while and was one of the first apps to make reading the news less boring with its image-heavy, magazine-style layout.
Download from: Google Play Store
SmartNews: Local Breaking News
Just as the name implies, the SmartNews app is designed cleverly, so that you can quickly read all the latest headlines from around the world. News categories are displayed as "Channels" at the top of the screen, giving you the option to swipe through them one by one or tap on a specific channel.
Download from: Google Play Store
Pocket: Save. Read. Grow.
Pocket has become a favorite amongst news readers for the ability to save articles to read later quickly. Plus, there is a curated "best of web" section, which will provide you with unique news articles that you might not have otherwise heard or seen.
Download from: Google Play Store
Yahoo News
Yahoo News has become a fan favorite with its curated sources from top news outlets around the globe. In addition to live video feeds, you can customize which sources show within Yahoo News to personalize your newsfeed.
Download from: Google Play Store
When news breaks, chances are that it broke via Twitter somehow. With 240 characters, Twitter has become "the place" to learn about everything that is going on in the world, and with live updates, you'll never miss a beat.
Download from: Google Play Store
Get your news in a few different ways
The list of good news apps for Android can go on and on for days, as there are many different ways to consume "news" nowadays. This is a good problem to have as you can find the best news app to consume information in a way that you enjoy.
Google News has been around for quite some time, but it was left untouched for far too long. Then, Google decided to give it a much-needed and much-deserved facelift, and it has become the de-facto news app for many. This is largely in part due to the curation provided and the personalization options that are built right in.
On the other hand, apps like Inoreader are for the more "power users" who are looking for more from their Android phone's news app. You can customize your newsfeed to show exactly what you want, and there are plenty of integrations to save content for later with the help of Evernote, Dropbox, and more.
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