Microsoft launches a Windows Phone app for citizen journalists

Microsoft has just released a new app that lets Windows Phone users create and publish news stories on the move, reports Neowin. Presently in beta, Social News allows users to create stories with photos and video, spot trending news items, and find current stories around them on a map in the Here and Now section. Users can also follow their contacts and see what they’ve been sharing in the app. Social News’ app description mentions that users can also ‘respond to news requests created by professional media partners, and get a chance to get your articles published by professional media.’…



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