App overview
sh:z News is an Android application that brings timely updates from Schleswig‑Holstein and around the globe. It aggregates reporting from regional newspapers — including titles such as Flensburger Tageblatt and Schleswiger Nachrichten — alongside other local outlets to give a broad view of happenings in the area and beyond.
Coverage and sources
The app focuses on local reporting while also covering national and international stories, so you can follow neighborhood developments and wider events in one place. Articles come from multiple regional publishers, offering diverse perspectives on community news, politics, culture, and more.
Key capabilities
- Subscription access: Sign in with DigitalBasis or DigitalPremium credentials to unlock subscriber-only content; new users can try the app free for one month, after which a paid plan is required.
- Audio playback and playlists: Build a listening queue of articles and play them hands‑free using the built-in audio feature.
- Simple navigation: The interface is easy to use—swipe between stories and topic pages to move through the feed quickly.
- Personal shortcuts: Save quick links to topics you follow most for faster access to the subjects you care about.
- Find and share: Search for specific topics or stories, mark articles as read, and share items to social networks.
- Custom organization: Flag or bookmark favorite articles for later reading or listening.
Access and pricing
Members of the publisher’s DigitalBasis or DigitalPremium services can use their existing login details to access enhanced content inside the app. First-time users are offered a complimentary 30‑day trial; continued use requires subscribing to one of the paid tiers after the trial ends.
Why install it
If you live in Schleswig‑Holstein or want concentrated coverage of that region, sh:z News provides a convenient, single place to read local papers and get broader news updates. The mix of readable articles and audio options makes it useful whether you prefer to scan headlines or listen on the go.
Alternative recommendation
If you’re looking for an additional free news source in Urdu, consider the Daily Express Urdu edition as a supplementary app or website to broaden your language and regional coverage.
Technical
- Android
- Free