20 minutes - Actualités APK

The 20 minutes - Actualités app delivers fast, reliable news updates from Switzerland and around the world. Designed for users who want continuous, personalized information, the app offers live news coverage, video content, radio streaming, and much more. 

Live News & Personalization

The app provides round-the-clock live news from Switzerland and worldwide. Users can choose the Standard view for essential global news or switch to My View, a personalized news feed tailored to individual interests. 

Rich Video Portal

Access exclusive videos, live broadcasts, and editorial visual content through the app’s video portal. This feature enhances the news experience by adding dynamic storytelling alongside written articles.

Audio Streaming

Listen to Swiss GOAT Radio, which plays the best pop rock hits from the 80s and other popular tracks. The app integrates audio entertainment alongside news to keep users engaged throughout the day.

Personalized User Space

Creating a profile allows users to customize their experience. By logging in, users gain access to their reading and viewing history, statistics, and personalized settings. The profile also lets users choose an avatar and nickname for a more social experience.

Interactive Cockpit & Settings

The cockpit menu lets users easily switch display modes, manage language preferences, and adjust notifications. Additional features include access to the ePaper, LiveTV, and games such as sudoku and crosswords.

Community Engagement & Comments

Users can actively participate by commenting on news stories, sharing opinions, and accessing their comment history. Interaction tools like liking, commenting, and sharing are directly integrated into articles and teasers.

Push Notifications & Newsletters

Stay informed with customizable push notifications for breaking news. Notifications can be turned on or off at any time. Subscribers can also receive newsletters with daily updates on local and international news tailored to their favorite topics.

Multilingual Support

The app supports multiple languages beyond Switzerland’s national tongues, including English, Portuguese, and Albanian, making it accessible to a broader audience.

Reader-Reporter Feature

Users can contribute news by sending photos, videos, or information about events they witness, such as accidents or natural phenomena, directly to the editorial team.

User-Friendly Design

The app features a dark mode to reduce eye strain and save battery life on compatible devices. It also supports a one-thumb navigation experience and is fully optimized for both right- and left-handed users.

FAQs

1. How can users personalize their news feed in the 20 minutes app?

Users can switch between “Standard” and “My View” modes by long pressing the “News” button, allowing a tailored news experience based on interests.

2. Is it possible to watch live TV or listen to the radio through the app?

Yes, the app offers live TV broadcasts and streams Swiss GOAT Radio for music and entertainment.

3. Can users contribute news or media to the editorial team?

Yes, through the reader-reporter feature, users can send photos, videos, or information about events to the editorial staff.

4. What languages does the app support?

In addition to Swiss national languages, the app offers articles in nine other languages including English, Portuguese, and Albanian.

5. Are push notifications customizable?

Yes, users can enable or disable push notifications for breaking news at any time via the settings menu.

Version History

v24.5.0—29 May, 2024

Amélioration des performances et correction de bugs

v24.4.1—28 Apr, 2024

Amélioration des performances et correction de bugs

v24.3.4—7 Apr, 2024

Amélioration des performances et correction de bugs