Question 1

How does the SmartNews rewards program work and who is eligible?

Accepted Answer

You can earn points by reading articles and completing daily reading missions, then redeem them for gift cards from retail brands or donations to charities. Eligibility requires being a legal resident of the 50 US states or the District of Columbia. The program may only be offered in certain US regions and can be limited, restricted, suspended, or discontinued at any time at SmartNews's discretion.

Question 2

What kind of local news coverage can I expect from SmartNews?

Accepted Answer

SmartNews provides local stories from premium publishers based on your location. Coverage includes government, traffic, weather, politics, school boards, cultural events, hidden gems, restaurants, family-friendly activities, and summer farmer's markets.

Question 3

Does SmartNews offer election and political coverage across the spectrum?

Accepted Answer

Yes, SmartNews prepares you for elections, polls, and debates with stories across the political spectrum from Democrat to Republican. It covers candidates, ballot measures, debates, results, and city council elections near you, plus voter information, campaign finance stories, verified election reports, and expert analysis.

Question 4

Which publishers contribute content to SmartNews?

Accepted Answer

SmartNews features articles from publishers including Bloomberg, The Atlantic, USA Today, TIME, The Huffington Post, Bleacher Report, Quartz, The Verge, LAT, VOX, AP, Reuters, Buzzfeed, and Fast Company.

Question 5

What permissions does SmartNews request and why might they be needed?

Accepted Answer

The app requests permissions for Location, Phone, Photos/Media/Files, Storage, Camera, Microphone, Wi-Fi connection information, and Device ID & call information. These permissions support features like location-based local news and offline reading, but the app's listing does not detail the specific purpose of each permission.

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