{"id":30059,"date":"2012-07-17T18:01:24","date_gmt":"2012-07-17T10:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/?p=30059"},"modified":"2012-07-17T18:01:24","modified_gmt":"2012-07-17T10:01:24","slug":"singtel-launches-newsloop-app-for-ipad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2012\/07\/17\/singtel-launches-newsloop-app-for-ipad\/","title":{"rendered":"SingTel Launches NewsLoop App for iPad"},"content":{"rendered":"

SingTel today launches NewsLoop, an app made for iPad. It offers the largest selection of Singapore news, blogs, lifestyle articles, photographs and videos. You can read after the break which local blogs are populated with this app.<\/p>\n

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I can see some of the blogs that I know like Tech655.org, Techgoondu and etc.<\/p>\n

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For other resources.<\/p>\n

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And if you need to read the full content, here is the Press Release.<\/p>\n

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SingTel NewsLoop keeps Singapore in the loop<\/h2>\n

with the best in local news and content<\/h2>\n

Powerful new platform enables local bloggers to reach mainstream audience <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Singapore 17 July 2012 <\/strong>\u2013 Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (SingTel) today launched NewsLoop, a ground breaking e-Reader app for iPad that offers the largest selection of Singapore news, blogs, lifestyle articles, photographs and videos.\u00a0 The app also includes content from a wide range of leading international sources.<\/p>\n

From business headlines and technology news, to restaurant reviews and health tips, NewsLoop offers articles from more than 230 local and international media sources and blogs in 25 categories.\u00a0 Users can browse through local favourites such as TODAY, The Online Citizen, Channel NewsAsia, publichouse.sg, ieat.ishoot.ipost, Chubby Hubby, CNet Asia, Techgoondu, Tech65 and Lady Iron Chef.\u00a0 Internationally renowned news sources such as Reuters, Bloomberg, BBC and ESPN are also available through the app. (Please refer to Annex 1 for a full list).<\/p>\n

Mr Cheong Hai Thoo, SingTel’s Head of Multimedia, said: \u201cNewsLoop is designed by Singaporeans for Singaporeans.\u00a0 It differentiates itself from other news apps by being the first to cater specifically to the needs and interests of local readers.\u00a0 It also provides local media and bloggers with a powerful new platform to reach a wider audience and earn additional revenue for their content.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cStudies have shown that 30 per cent of consumers who read news on a tablet spend more time reading news than they did before they purchased their tablet[1].\u00a0 With NewsLoop\u2019s unique mix of content sources, we hope to provide these users with different perspectives of news and events in Singapore and around the world,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

NewsLoop renders articles in a fresh and easy-to-read magazine-style format. Readers no longer have to scan through long lists of posts and click on link after link. Instead, they can enjoy quick access to all stories and images with a few swipes, making it simpler and more entertaining than ever to discover, view and share content. They can also view the latest headlines in one glance by selecting the carousel mode.<\/p>\n

Readers can customise the categories and news sources that they access according to their needs. The app allows users to add news feeds and timelines from Facebook and Twitter. Over time, NewsLoop learns the interests of users and helps them to discover articles that will appeal to them.<\/p>\n

Mr Cheong said that NewsLoop is an important addition to SingTel\u2019s growing suite of multimedia offerings, which includes the award-winning AMPed music service, skoob eBook service, deF!ND digital concierge and mio TV.<\/p>\n

\u201cSingTel is transforming from a provider of traditional telecommunications services to a multimedia solutions provider. We are constantly developing new apps and services that make the most of our networks and mobile technology to enhance the lives of our customers,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

NewsLoop is available for free download from the Apple App Store.\u00a0 For more information, please visit www.newsloop.co<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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[1] \u00a0Pew Research Center’s Project for Excellence in Journalism in collaboration with The Economist Group (Oct 2011) (http:\/\/www.journalism.org\/analysis_report\/tablet<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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