Fix SmartNews errors on iphone

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Customization
Inability to control news feed sources

🛠️ Explore the app's settings to see if there are options to customize your news feed. Look for categor... show fix »
Lack of a history feature for viewed articles

🛠️ Manually bookmark articles you want to revisit by using the 'Save' feature within the app. This allo... show fix »
Confusion between state and national news

🛠️ Use the search function within the app to filter news by location or topic. This can help you find t... show fix »
Inability to share articles easily

🛠️ Look for the share icon within the app, which usually appears as an arrow or three dots. Tap it to s... show fix »
Excessive political bias in news sources

🛠️ Diversify your news sources by following a variety of outlets with different political perspectives.... show fix »
Limited customization options for topics

🛠️ Explore the app's settings to see if there are any options to customize your news feed. Look for cat... show fix »
Difficulty in sharing articles

🛠️ Ensure that you are using the latest version of the app, as updates may improve sharing functionalit... show fix »
Confusion between local and national news

🛠️ Adjust your location settings in the app to prioritize local news. Look for a 'Location' or 'Local N... show fix »
Limited customization for topics

🛠️ Explore the app's settings to see if there are options to select or deselect topics of interest. Loo... show fix »
Algorithmic bias towards certain news sources

🛠️ Diversify your news consumption by manually following a variety of sources to balance the informatio... show fix »
Inability to ban specific content providers

🛠️ Use the 'Report' feature on articles from sources you dislike, which may help the app learn your pre... show fix »
Inability to control news feed sources

🛠️ Explore the app's settings to see if there are options to customize your news feed. Look for section... show fix »
Lack of a history feature for viewed articles

🛠️ Keep a personal log of articles you read by using a note-taking app to jot down titles or links for... show fix »
 
Freezing
App freezes and crashes

🛠️ Ensure that your app is updated to the latest version. Go to the App Store, search for SmartNews, an... show fix »
App freezes and crashes

🛠️ Ensure that your app is updated to the latest version. Go to the App Store, search for SmartNews, an... show fix »
 
Battery
Overheating issues on devices

🛠️ Close other apps running in the background to reduce the load on your device. Double-tap the home bu... show fix »
Overheating issues on devices

🛠️ Close other background apps that may be consuming resources. Double-tap the home button and swipe up... show fix »
 
Notifications
Inconsistent notifications

🛠️ Check your notification settings for SmartNews. Go to Settings > Notifications > SmartNews and ensur... show fix »
Inconsistent notifications

🛠️ Check your notification settings for SmartNews. Go to Settings > Notifications > SmartNews and ensur... show fix »
 
Audio
Ads play audio without an option to mute

🛠️ Check your device's volume settings and mute the device if necessary when using the app. You can als... show fix »
Ads play audio without an option to mute

🛠️ Check if your device's volume is muted or turned down when using the app. You can also use the devic... show fix »
 
Ads
Increased advertising frequency

🛠️ Limit your usage of the app during peak times when ads may be more frequent. Try using it during off... show fix »
Difficulty in dismissing ads

🛠️ Try tapping on the ad itself or the edges of the screen to find the dismiss button. Sometimes it may... show fix »
Lack of a one-time fee option for ad removal

🛠️ Consider using the app's free version with ads and explore other news apps that offer a one-time fee... show fix »
Ads obstructing article reading

🛠️ Try rotating your device to landscape mode, which may help in viewing articles without obstruction f... show fix »
Frequent pop-up ads

🛠️ Consider using an ad-blocking app or browser extension that can help reduce the number of pop-up ads... show fix »
Annoying full-screen ads with hidden dismiss buttons

🛠️ Try to tap on the edges of the screen or look for a small 'X' in the corner of the ad to dismiss it.... show fix »
Increased advertising frequency

🛠️ Consider subscribing to a premium version of the app if available, which may offer an ad-free experi... show fix »
 
UI
Poor handling of article display in smart mode

🛠️ Switch to a different reading mode if available, such as 'Reader Mode' or 'Standard Mode', to see if... show fix »
Poor parsing of articles in smart mode

🛠️ Switch to a different reading mode if available, such as 'Standard' or 'Text' mode, to see if the ar... show fix »
 
Slow
Slow performance and lag

🛠️ Close other apps running in the background to free up system resources. This can help improve the pe... show fix »
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 Private Data SmartNews collects from your iPhone
  1. Data Used to Track You: The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
    • Location
    • Contact Info
    • User Content
    • Search History
    • Browsing History
    • Identifiers
    • Usage Data
    • Diagnostics
    • Other Data
  2. Data Linked to You: The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
    • Location
    • Contact Info
    • User Content
    • Search History
    • Browsing History
    • Identifiers
    • Usage Data
    • Diagnostics
    • Other Data

 Breakdown of Software Ratings
Positive experience
91.8%

Neutral
4.6%

Negative experience
3.6%

~ from our NLP analysis of 841,953 combined software ratings.