As CNN publishes new stories and developments related to topics designated by the user, the app will automatically alert the user by pushing a notification to the device.
CNN announced the availability of the international version of the CNN App on the App Store. Available free of charge to users outside of the U.S., the international version of the CNN App is purpose-built to provide a visually-driven news experience for users who demand accessibility and convenience.
“CNN’s new app will offer our international audience a fantastic mobile experience for iPhone and iPod touch, delivering unique features and a user-friendly design,” says Louis Gump, vice president of Mobile at CNN.
Maximising the revolutionary features of iOS 4, the CNN App features push notification; regionalisation and personalisation tools among others. (see www.cnn.com/mobile). The app showcases important global news through text, video and photos, and also includes user-generated content capture and upload functionality through iReport, CNN’s user-generated news community.
“Our users, including many business travelers, understand that the world is a highly connected place,” says Nick Wrenn, vice president of digital services for CNN International. “Our aim with the CNN App is to serve their mobile needs, putting relevant news, analysis and video right at their fingertips in a form that is both personally relevant and easy to use.”
As CNN publishes new stories and developments related to topics designated by the user, the app will automatically alert the user by pushing a notification to the device. “Saved” content functionality gives users access to text stories that interest them anytime, anywhere – even when they’re offline. Users can easily flick through news stories across categories including Top Stories, U.S., Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Business, Sport, Entertainment, Tech and Travel. Each story features bulleted highlights above the full article, designed to satisfy mobile “snackers,” allowing them to easily scan through the latest stories.
Other Features include:
- Regionally-targeted news based on the user’s selection of content from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America or the Middle East.
- iReport: Lets users browse user-generated content; register, sign-in to their account or sign on as a guest to capture and instantly upload user-generated photos and videos (with the iPhone 3GS and above).
- Easy to share: Users can share stories via email, Twitter and Facebook directly from the CNN App.
- Easy to view: White text on black background provides excellent viewing experience.
The CNN App is available for free from the App Store on the iPhone and iPod touch
