Channel NewsAsia has launched its new app for Android smartphone and tablet devices as part of the channel’s commitment to delivering news content to consumers. This new app replaces the current version with enhanced features.
On top of the improved intuitive navigation for content, users can submit news leads and photos; and personalise the way they want to read the articles, by choosing either the list or grid view.
Users can bookmark stories for up to three days or download for offline reading when they are likely to have limited or no internet access. The app features a real-time news ticker, video clips of news reports, location-based weather forecasts and a TV guide listing where users can set reminders for favourite shows on Channel NewsAsia.
The channel had introduced its universal iOS app and Windows 8 app last year. With the new Android app, news stories and video clips from Channel NewsAsia are now available on even more mobile devices.
Yeo Hock Lin, Vice President of Channel NewsAsia’s E-News, says “In this connected age, the new Android app will provide even more consumers with a powerful platform to keep on top of breaking news while they are on the go. Their experience to stay connected would be a pleasant one with features like a real-time ticker display, better customisation and interactivity.”
The native Android experience for mobile and tablet was created by software and services partner CYCLONE. Their Chief Executive, Sarah Doery, says, “With the tremendous growth of Android devices in Singapore and the wider region over the past year, a native Android experience is a must for any media owner serious about engaging their connected audience.”
The Channel NewsAsia Android app can be downloaded from http://www.channelnewsasia.com/android or https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.channelnewsasia
The earlier Android app will be removed from the stores within three months.
About Channel NewsAsia
Channel NewsAsia Singapore was established in March 1999 by MediaCorp, and is an English language Asian TV News channel. Positioned to “Understand Asia”, it reports on global developments with Asian perspectives. Channel NewsAsia brings viewers not only the latest news but also the stories behind the headlines. Based in Singapore, it has correspondents in major Asian cities and key Western ones, including New York, Washington D.C, London and Brussels.
The channel is complemented by an online presence at channelnewsasia.com, and social media services like Facebook, Youtube and Twitter.
Channel NewsAsia (International), was launched in September 2000. It is now viewed in 24 territories across Asia with its satellite footprint stretching across the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia and Australia.
Channel NewsAsia’s other key business is the production of news and current affairs content in four languages, English, Malay, Tamil and Chinese. This content is produced for MediaCorp’s television and online platforms, such as mass entertainment Channels 5, 8, U, and niche language channels, Suria and Vasantham. MediaCorp is Singapore’s leading media company with the most complete range of platforms, spanning television, radio, newspapers, magazines, movies, digital and out-of-home media.