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- CNET



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SmartNews Awards



Best Local News App, 2024 (US)

Bestapp



Best News Aggregator, 2023 (US)

Lifewire



Best Free News App, 2023 (US)

MakeUseOf 



Best News App, 2023 (US)

AndroidCentral



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