The Associated Press, the largest and oldest new agency in the United States, is now offering smartphone users around the world what it calls the "Mobile News Network", combining the AP's own coverage with that of local papers.
Content from the service will be localized for each user, displayed on their smartphones based on their zip code. The AP will provide all the international and national stories and local newspapers will be able to submit local news updates to the service with their respective logos printed alongside each report.
The localized news service will be available on the Apple iPhone, the premiere platform featuring the service, and other participating devices, with a special focus on providing users the ideal interface for delivering news reports, photos, and videos on mobile devices.
A free, ad-supported service, the Mobile News Network will be launched this summer.
