Samsung News review
Free, multi-publisher news briefings with sports and finance updates for Galaxy devices.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Samsung News brings together articles and updates from multiple publishers in a free app for Samsung Galaxy users. Readers can follow topics and preferred sources, hide stories from selected sources, and receive personalized daily briefings. The app also includes a short-form video carousel with editor-selected clips, sports coverage and finance updates. Its narrow device focus makes it most suitable for Galaxy owners who want a curated headline feed rather than a news app they can carry across different mobile platforms.
The feature mix goes beyond article discovery. Sports coverage includes scores, standings and play-by-play updates, while finance features include market indices and watchlist updates. Breaking-news and editor-pick notifications add another way to follow developing stories. Yahoo Sports, Yahoo Finance and Yahoo Media Group are among the listed integrations. This combination makes the app a fit for readers who want headlines alongside quick sports and market checks; those seeking a broader platform ecosystem should consider its Galaxy-only availability before making it their main news app.
Samsung News is free, with no paid plan tier described. Articles link to publisher content, so reading beyond the app’s curated view may depend on the publisher’s access terms. Distribution is through the Samsung Galaxy Store, and availability and features vary by market, carrier and device; Samsung’s current U.S. and Canada release supports eligible Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Choose it if you use a supported Galaxy device and value source selection, briefings and topic updates at no app charge. Choose another option if you need an iOS version or access independent of Samsung Galaxy hardware.
Samsung News pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Curated headlines from multiple publishers with personalized daily briefings
- Follow topics and sources, or hide stories from selected sources
- Includes sports updates, finance watchlists, video and alerts
- Where it doesn't
- Available on Android for Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets only
- Some linked articles may require access through the publisher
- Availability and features can vary by country, carrier and device
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