The Reuters TV app is the best mobile news source I’ve encountered. Open it and an intro highlighting top news reports begins playing. From there, one- to two minute-stories run in the order they are displayed — or users can click directly on those of interest. Reuters has stunning video quality and crystal-clear audio. Select from three online categories, or download videos for offline viewing. Most impressively it will run in the background, making your phone a handheld radio perfect for multitasking. Journalists can use this feature to listen to news updates on the road. —Kyle Dowd
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