Upday news aggregator application that allows you to receive the news that interests you on your smartphone . Upday is developed by Axel Springer and Samsung , and comes pre-installed on some Samsung phone models.
How does Upday work?
Upday works using an algorithm that analyzes your preferences and reading history, and offers you articles tailored to your interests .
You can choose the categories and sources you want to follow, and create alerts so you don't miss any of the topics that matter to you.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of Upday?
Upday has several advantages for users who want to stay informed about the news:
- Discover relevant, quality articles from reliable and diverse sources.
- Optimized reading experience , with a clean design and smooth navigation.
- Save time by avoiding having to search for information on several sites or applications.
However, Upday also has some drawbacks that may tempt you to disable it:
- Consumes a lot of mobile data and battery , especially if you receive a lot of notifications or view articles with videos or images.
- Invasive , taking up part of your home screen or displaying ads.
- Biased , favoring certain sources or certain points of view, or obscuring certain information.
How do I deactivate Upday?
If you are not satisfied with Upday, you can easily disable Upday on your smartphone. Here's how to do it:
- On the Home screen of your Samsung phone, [1] swipe right to access the Upday screen.
- Go to the upper right corner of the screen , [2] press the button (3 dots), then [3] click Settings .
- Turn off Notifications to block Upday notifications.
- If you also want to remove the Upday icon from your Home screen , long-press the icon, then drag it upwards until the “Remove” option appears.
FAQs
What is the difference between Upday and other news aggregator apps?
Upday stands out from other news aggregator applications by its partnership with Samsung, which allows it to be pre-installed on certain models of the brand's phones.
How does Upday choose news sources?
Upday chooses news sources based on several criteria, such as credibility, relevance, diversity and freshness. Upday relies on a network of media partners, which includes newspapers, magazines, websites, television channels and radio stations.
Upday also collaborates with news agencies, such as AFP and Reuters, to cover the most important news of the day.
How does Upday respect user privacy?
Upday respects users' privacy by only collecting the data necessary for the operation of the application, and by not sharing it with third parties. Upday uses data to analyze users' preferences and reading history, and to provide them with articles tailored to their interests.
Upday also allows users to manage their data, offering them the possibility to view, modify or delete it.
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How does Upday make money?
Upday earns money through advertising, which is displayed as banners or videos within the application. Upday compensates its media partners based on the number of clicks or views generated by articles. Upday does not charge users for access to the application or content.
How does Upday adapt to different countries and languages?
Upday adapts to different countries and languages by offering a local version of the application for each market. Upday is currently available in 16 European countries, including France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain and Italy.
Upday also offers a multilingual version for users who speak multiple languages, or who want to discover articles from other countries.
How does Upday integrate social media?
Upday integrates social networks by allowing users to share the articles they like with their friends, via Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp or other applications. Upday also tracks trends and discussions on social media, to offer articles related to the most popular or controversial topics of the moment.
How is Upday changing over time?
Upday evolves over time by constantly improving its algorithm, design and functionality. Upday takes user feedback and suggestions into account to provide them with a better reading experience. Upday also keeps up to date with technological innovations, to integrate new possibilities, such as augmented reality or voice.
Conclusion
You have now deactivated Upday on your smartphone. You can always reactivate the app if you change your mind, following the same steps. You can also explore other news aggregator apps , like Flipboard , Google News , or Feedly , that offer similar or different features.
