STORY read! It is beyond annoying and feels like harassment! If this problem isn’t rectified within a week, I will be uninstalling this app.It is understandable that the app would request permission for such a feature, but it is requesting permission after EVERY However, as of January 1, 2021, I am now being greeted by a pop-up urging me to enable location services, which I have no desire to do. I have been using Smart news several times a day, every day for years now, and I have enjoyed it for the most-part. UPDATE: (I am late posting this, but) within hours of me writing about my issue with pop-ups, the developers actually responded, and within a day or two, the problem was 100% rectified! I love developers who actually take the time to read and respond to the concerns of their customers, so because of that, SmartNews will forever have a supporter in me! Please read and confirm these terms before using our services. The SmartNews Terms of Service are linked below. Best App of the Year, 2013 (Japan) - Google SmartNews is an excellent free alternative to other popular news apps.” “Browse headlines quickly, customize your channels and read the news offline. “Literally one of the best news apps… It ranks with the likes of BBC News.” -lightspeed12 “Been using Google News but this is better.

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