What you need to know
- Samsung News now adds a TikTok-style short video feed for quick daily updates across multiple topics.
- Users can like videos and follow topics to personalize the feed based on their interests.
- Samsung also adds trusted publisher articles, expanding beyond videos for deeper news coverage.
In a move that aligns with the current trend of short-form video content, Samsung has introduced exciting new features to its News app on Galaxy smartphones. The highlight of this update is a dynamic video carousel reminiscent of TikTok, designed to deliver a daily assortment of engaging clips that keep users informed about the latest happenings.
While competitors like Google News and Apple News have yet to embrace a similar format, Google does offer short-form content through its Search and Discover platforms. Observers are keen to see whether Google will integrate this feature directly into its News app in the future.
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Android Central’s Take
While the rationale behind Samsung’s decision is clear—short-form content is undeniably popular—there remains a degree of skepticism. The hope is that Samsung will provide users with the option to disable this feature, as not everyone desires their news app to emulate the TikTok experience.
