Microsoft Hummingbird Launched, an AI-Powered News App for Android Users

Advertisement
By Tasneem Akolawala | Updated: 14 December 2018 13:41 IST
Highlights
  • Microsoft launches a new app called Hummingbird
  • The app uses AI to curate stories based on user's interest
  • The Hummingbird app is available in the US only for now
Microsoft Hummingbird Launched, an AI-Powered News App for Android Users

Hummingbird is seemingly only available in the US for now

Earlier this year, Microsoft rebranded its MSN news app to the Microsoft News app on Android and iOS. The app is available in 28 languages, and sends across breaking news alerts on different selected topics of your interest. Now, the tech giant has introduced another news app, this time calling it Hummingbird. This app also allows users to find news of their interest, and get up-to-date with current affairs. Hummingbird seems to be available for download only in the US for now, and only on Android.

Microsoft's Hummingbird app uses AI learning to curate stories and videos on the topics you choice while setting up, but eventually learns your interest and shows content accordingly. The app asks you to login using your Microsoft or LinkedIn account, and then proceeds to ask you to setup your 'Mix'. You can choose from options like Entertainment, Politics. Science and Tech, Sports, Food and Dining, Fashion, and more. Once that is setup, users will then see their feed populated with stories and videos. You can tap on the three dots alongside each story to dislike it, block it, save it for later reading, or share it with friends on other social platforms.

Tapping on a story takes you to the site where it has been published, but the top banner still retains Hummingbird's social features of dislike, block, save, and share. There's a '+' button on the top right edge of the app that allows users to add more topics to the feed. There's also a search tab that allows you to type in keywords to search stories about a person or topic. There's also a profile tab that lets you edit your topics, see your saved list, and reading history as well. The profile tab also has the feedback button and the Settings button for more customisation of news. You can opt for videos to not show up in the feed in order to save data by heading to Settings and unchecking the 'Show videos in feed' option.

As mentioned, Hummingbird app is seemingly only available in the US for download from the Play Store, but users in other regions can try it out by downloading the APK Mirror for Android. The new app by Microsoft was first spotted by Android Police.

 

For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who'sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube.

Further reading: Microsoft, Hummingbird app, Android
Advertisement

Related Stories

Popular Mobile Brands
  1. New Satellite Constellation to Scan Earth Every 20 Minutes for Early Wildfire Detection
  2. Red Magic Astra Gaming Tablet Launched With Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC
  3. NASA CODEX Telescope on ISS Reveals Hidden Secrets of the Sun's Corona
  4. Newly Detected Seaborgium-257 Offers Critical Data on Fission and Quantum Shell Effects
  1. Virginia Tech Engineers Craft Durable, Self‑Repairing, and Recyclable PCBs
  2. Newly Detected Seaborgium-257 Offers Critical Data on Fission and Quantum Shell Effects
  3. NASA CODEX Telescope on ISS Reveals Hidden Secrets of the Sun’s Corona
  4. Rocket Lab Sets Record with 'Symphony in the Stars' Launch for Confidential Client
  5. FireSat Protoflight Satellite to Scan Earth Every 20 Minutes for Early Wildfire Detection
  6. Blue Origin Sends 750th Human to Space in Landmark Suborbital Flight from Texas
  7. My Oxford Year OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch it American Romance Drama Online?
  8. Moonwalk OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch Malayalam Musical Drama Online?
  9. Maa OTT Release Date Reportedly Revealed: When and Where to Watch Kajol Starrer Movie Online After Theatrical Run?
  10. Hedda OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch American Classic Drama Online?
Gadgets 360 is available in
Download Our Apps
Available in Hindi
© Copyright Red Pixels Ventures Limited 2025. All rights reserved.