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Samsung News Adds Live Sports and Stock Tracking with Yahoo Support

New features deliver live scores, stock tracking, and financial headlines to Galaxy users in the US and Canada—powered by Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Finance.


A Smarter News Experience for Galaxy Users

Samsung is making its Samsung News app even more valuable by adding real-time sports and stock market updates, thanks to a new partnership with Yahoo Media Group.

  • Available now in the US and Canada, this update transforms Samsung News into a live hub for sports fans and market watchers.
  • The app, exclusive to Galaxy phones and tablets from 2023 onward, now offers personalized, dynamic content in real time.

Yahoo Sports Integration: Live Scores and Team Tracking

The biggest addition is a dedicated Sports tab powered by Yahoo Sports.

  • Users can access:
    • Live scores
    • Game schedules
    • Team standings
    • In-depth stats for major leagues
  • Fans can follow their favorite teams and sports, allowing Samsung News to tailor updates to individual preferences.

This turns Samsung News into a go-to destination for daily sports coverage—without needing a separate app.


Real-Time Stock Updates with Yahoo Finance

Alongside sports, the new Yahoo Finance module brings financial insights directly to users’ fingertips.

  • Users can track:
    • Major US stock indices (e.g., S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones) in real time
    • Breaking business headlines
    • Market trends and economic updates

It’s a valuable addition for users who want quick financial context throughout the day.


Daily Briefings and Custom News Feed Still Included

The update builds on Samsung News’ core offering: twice-daily briefings and a customizable news feed from trusted partners.

  • Users can still personalize their content by choosing:
    • Preferred topics (e.g., politics, entertainment, health)
    • Favorite sources (e.g., NBC News, Fox Business, ESPN)
  • News is delivered in English, with more languages and regions planned in future updates.

This ensures the app remains both broad and personalized—now with live content to match.


A Growing Role for Samsung News

Maya Harris, VP & Head of Strategic Partnerships for Samsung’s TV & Mobile Services, emphasized the platform’s growing relevance:

“Galaxy users turn to Samsung News multiple times a day for the latest headlines… Now they have another critical reason to tune in for access to live sports scores and financial market updates.”

Samsung’s focus on real-time content highlights its vision of News as a daily utility, not just a reading app.


How to Access the New Features

To try the new Sports and Finance sections:

  1. Open the Samsung News app on any 2023+ Galaxy phone or tablet
  2. Navigate to the new Sports or Finance tabs
  3. Select your favorite teams or stock preferences to personalize the experience

If the update isn’t visible yet, check for the latest app version in the Galaxy Store.

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