The Straits Times launched a special version of its breaking news app yesterday, which takes advantage of the new dual-screen feature of the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge smartphone.
The latest premium handset from Samsung is the first to have a narrow second screen on the right edge of the phone, which can display a different set of information from what is running on the main screen.
Users can have the latest ST headlines stream on the second "Edge" screen like a stock ticker tape while they are playing games, watching videos or messaging on the main screen. The headlines stream can continue to run even if the main screen is turned off or in standby mode.
When a user sees a headline that piques his interest, he can simply tap on it to automatically launch the full news story on the main screen.
ST editor Warren Fernandez said: "We are always looking for new ways to engage our readers and ensure they have timely news content regardless of how they choose to view it - from print to online to mobile.
"This new, customised ST app uses the unique second screen feature in the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge to help our readers keep abreast of the news even as they enjoy their favourite activities on their phones."
The ST app can be customised in many ways. When a user taps on a headline, it can be customised to link to the Web or the app version of the corresponding ST article.
Users can also select their favourite news categories to be shown on the ticker tape, such as Top Stories, Latest, Most Read, Singapore, Asia, World, Business, Sport, Tech and Lifestyle. The ST news headlines can also be set to refresh at intervals of 15, 30, 60 or 120 minutes.
The new Straits Times app will be preloaded on all Samsung Galaxy Note Edge phones sold in Singapore starting today. Consumers who bought the Edge earlier can download the app free from Samsung's Galaxy Apps store.
The app was developed in close consultation with Samsung to ensure a good user experience for ST readers.
Mr Eugene Goh, vice-president for IT and mobile at Samsung Electronics Singapore, said: "We are proud of our collaboration with The Straits Times on this Note Edge-optimised app, which elevates the consumer experience and ensures that consumers can keep up to date with what's happening in the world.
via straitstimes.com
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