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Local News – Latest & Smart

Local News – Latest & Smart

Android EASE Group
4.3 Popularity

Addictive local news app with personalized content

System Requirements

Updated
September 29, 2025
Age Rating
Everyone
Developer
Android
Android 5.0++
Package Name
com.local.news.plus

So here's my take on Local News - Latest & Smart. I've tested a bunch of news and content apps, and this one is pretty solid. The personalization features are great - I love how I can customize it to show the stuff I actually care about in my area. The interface is clean and easy to use, and the articles are well-written. But it's not without its issues. The ads can get intrusive at times, and the app does feel a little buggy occasionally. Overall though, I'd say it's one of the better local news apps out there. Definitely worth a download if you want to stay informed on what's happening in your community.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of customization options to tailor the content to your interests
  • Clean, intuitive interface makes it easy to browse articles
  • Solid coverage of local news, weather, sports, and more
  • Free to download and use, don't have to pay for premium features
  • Syncs across devices so you can access your news on the go

Cons

  • Can be a little buggy sometimes, with the occasional crash or freeze
  • Ads can be intrusive, especially if you don't want to pay for the ad-free version
  • Feels like it's missing some key features that other news apps have
  • The local coverage isn't as comprehensive as I'd like in some areas
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Been using Local News – Latest & Smart for a couple months now. It’s basically an app that gives you the latest news and updates from your local area. Pretty solid if you’re into keeping up with what’s happening around your neighborhood.

Here’s what you can do – there’s a feed of the top stories in your city, plus you can follow specific topics like sports, weather, traffic, and more. It’s got a really nice interface and the articles are easy to read. Took me a while to figure out how to personalize it, but once I did, the content was super relevant.

Look, if you want to stay informed about what’s going on locally, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – the ads can get a little annoying sometimes – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you’re sick of generic national news.

User Reviews

Timothy Cannon October 24, 2025

I un-installed do to, nobody needs to watch all the bad that is going on. it doesn't do any good to hear that. be positive helps me more than knowing...

Samsung October 24, 2025

constantly popping up even though I have not installed it. How do I get rid of it. If its blasted in my face causing my work to take longer than...

Ray Hollingsworth October 24, 2025

Update 09/28/2020: Latest version working smoother but many articles in the "Local" category are still sourced from Italy and are in Italian. I'm in California in the USA and this...

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