Philstar.com launches redesigned mobile app with new features
The redesigned app features faster article loading, text-to-speech, customizable notifications, dark mode and an app-exclusive Events section.
Manila, Philippines saw the launch of Philstar.com's newly redesigned mobile app on Friday, August 14, in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. The online division of the STAR Group of Publications held the event at Seda BGC's Sikreto Place, drawing advertisers, sponsors, and partners for a celebratory night featuring trivia contests and raffle draws.
Philstar.com's Head of Products, Sebastian "Basti" Belmonte, spearheaded the redesigned app, which offers users an intuitive visual interface, faster article loading, and a text-to-speech option.
Belmonte expressed the app's intention to make news a daily part of Filipinos' lives and foster connectivity with the nation. The launch marked the beginning of continuous improvements and iterations, according to Belmonte. In a video message, Philstar.com President and CEO Kevin Belmonte acknowledged the company's past and commitment to truth, citing his late mother Betty Go Belmonte's founding mantra, "Truth Shall Prevail."
The new app features an exclusive Events section with customizable notifications based on users' preferred sections, emphasizing flexibility and reliability. Philstar.com's app is now accessible on Apple's App Store and Google Play.
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