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Malaysia's news aggregator mobile application Lumi News has been handpicked by Apple to be featured on the App Store
Apple reserves such recognition for apps that excel in user experience, design, innovation, and community relevance, highlighting the best apps and games loved by users across its platforms.
The feature for the homegrown app comes at a timely moment, coinciding with Malaysia's Hari Kebangsaan celebrations.
In a statement, Lumi News said that it works with over 100 trusted publishers and delivers content from the country's top media brands to more than 333,000 monthly active users.
"Apple's recognition is a meaningful affirmation of our team's hard work and our brand's mission to design the best news-reading experience for Malaysians of all ages," said Judith Yeoh, CEO of Lumi News.
Since launching in 2021, Lumi News has ranked at the top of Malaysia's news app charts on both Google Play and the App Store under the News & Magazines category
Some of the app's standout features include:
- AI-powered daily news summaries
- Ad-free Reader Mode
- Curated News Stacks for trending stories
- Bionic Reading mode
- Parliament Playground, an interactive civic education experience
- A beta version of Lumi AI for deeper comprehension
Building on its momentum, Lumi News has introduced Lumi AI to boost comprehension and accessibility
Lumi AI can:
- Identify trending stories
- Provide added context and background
- Generate smart prompts based on 5W1H
- Offer concise, AI-powered takeaways
"Lumi AI is just the beginning! We're excited to expand our AI offerings in the app for users to dive deeper into the news while reading quality reports by journalists in the field," said Lee Jo Wern, Product Manager at Lumi News.
With Apple's recognition and its AI push, Lumi News is positioning itself as a leading platform for Malaysians who want a smarter, more personalised news experience.
